Citrine Waxcap vs Fenton's Mastiff Bat
Hygrocybe citrinovirens compared with Molossus fentoni
Key Differences
- Citrine Waxcap is Endangered while Fenton's Mastiff Bat is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Citrine Waxcap | Fenton's Mastiff Bat |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (cordados) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (mamíferos) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Chiroptera (Bats) |
| Family | Hygrophoraceae | Molossidae |
| Genus | Hygrocybe | Molossus |
| Species | Hygrocybe citrinovirens | Molossus fentoni |
Conservation Status
Citrine Waxcap
EN — EndangeredFenton's Mastiff Bat
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Citrine Waxcap | Fenton's Mastiff Bat |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Citrine Waxcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Fenton's Mastiff Bat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Ecuador.
Citrine Waxcap
The Citrine Waxcap (Hygrocybe citrinovirens) is a species in the genus Hygrocybe. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Fenton's Mastiff Bat
No description available.
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