Narrow-headed Vole vs Scented Webcap

Microtus gregalis compared with Cortinarius agathosmus

Key Differences

  • Narrow-headed Vole is Least Concern while Scented Webcap is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Narrow-headed Vole Scented 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 gregalis Cortinarius agathosmus

Conservation Status

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Scented Webcap

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Narrow-headed Vole Scented Webcap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Narrow-headed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Scented Webcap

Habitat

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

Range

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

Narrow-headed Vole

No description available.

Scented Webcap

No description available.

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