Blasser Zonen-Milchling vs Malagasy civet

Lactarius zonarius compared with Fossa fossana

Key Differences

Blasser Zonen-Milchling is Endangered while Malagasy civet is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blasser Zonen-Milchling	Malagasy civet
Kingdom	Fungi (Pilze)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Russulales (Täublingsartige)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Russulaceae	Eupleridae
Genus	Lactarius	Fossa
Species	Lactarius zonarius	Fossa fossana

Conservation Status

Blasser Zonen-Milchling

EN — Endangered

Malagasy civet

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blasser Zonen-Milchling	Malagasy civet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blasser Zonen-Milchling

Habitat

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

Range

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