Mongolian Vole vs Variable Webcap

Microtus mongolicus compared with Cortinarius anomalus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Mongolian Vole Variable Webcap
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Cricetidae Cortinariaceae
Genus Microtus Cortinarius
Species Microtus mongolicus Cortinarius anomalus

Conservation Status

Mongolian Vole

LC — Least Concern

Variable Webcap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Mongolian Vole Variable Webcap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mongolian Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable Webcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Mongolian Vole

No description available.

Variable Webcap

No description available.

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