Candy Cap vs Zierliche Peruanische Vespermaus

Lactarius rubidus compared with Calomys lepidus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Candy Cap Zierliche Peruanische Vespermaus
Kingdom Fungi (Pilze) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order Russulales (Täublingsartige) Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family Russulaceae Cricetidae
Genus Lactarius Calomys
Species Lactarius rubidus Calomys lepidus

Conservation Status

Candy Cap

LC — Least Concern

Zierliche Peruanische Vespermaus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Candy Cap Zierliche Peruanische Vespermaus
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Candy Cap

Habitat

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

Zierliche Peruanische Vespermaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Candy Cap

The Candy Cap (Lactarius rubidus) is a species in the genus Lactarius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Zierliche Peruanische Vespermaus

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