Blasser Schleimkopf vs Dachs

Cortinarius largus compared with Meles meles

Key Differences

  • Blasser Schleimkopf is Least Concern while Dachs is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Blasser Schleimkopf Dachs
Kingdom Fungi (Pilze) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order Agaricales (Champignonartige) Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family Cortinariaceae Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus Cortinarius Meles
Species Cortinarius largus Meles meles

Conservation Status

Blasser Schleimkopf

LC — Least Concern

Dachs

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Blasser Schleimkopf Dachs
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blasser Schleimkopf

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Dachs

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Blasser Schleimkopf

The Big-Bellied Webcap (Cortinarius largus) is a species in the genus Cortinarius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Dachs

Eurasian badger (Meles meles) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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