Pearson s Pericote vs Slender Waxcap

Andalgalomys pearsoni compared with Hygrocybe radiata

Key Differences

• Pearson s Pericote is Least Concern while Slender Waxcap is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Pearson s Pericote	Slender Waxcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Hygrophoraceae
Genus	Andalgalomys	Hygrocybe
Species	Andalgalomys pearsoni	Hygrocybe radiata

Conservation Status

Pearson s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Slender Waxcap

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Pearson s Pericote	Slender Waxcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Pearson s Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Slender Waxcap

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.