Obscure Domecap vs Paradox Vole

Calocybe obscurissima compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Obscure Domecap is Endangered while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Obscure Domecap	Paradox Vole
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Lyophyllaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Calocybe	Microtus
Species	Calocybe obscurissima	Microtus paradoxus

Conservation Status

Obscure Domecap

EN — Endangered

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Obscure Domecap	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Obscure Domecap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.