Malenge Babirusa vs Shadowed Waxcap

Babyrousa togeanensis compared with Hygrocybe phaeococcinea

Key Differences

• Malenge Babirusa is Endangered while Shadowed Waxcap is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Malenge Babirusa	Shadowed Waxcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Suidae (Pigs)	Hygrophoraceae
Genus	Babyrousa	Hygrocybe
Species	Babyrousa togeanensis	Hygrocybe phaeococcinea

Conservation Status

Malenge Babirusa

EN — Endangered

Shadowed Waxcap

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Malenge Babirusa	Shadowed Waxcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Malenge Babirusa

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Shadowed Waxcap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.