Sérotine de Botta vs Candy Cap

Eptesicus bottae compared with Lactarius rubidus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Sérotine de Botta Candy Cap
Kingdom Animalia (animal) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (mammifères) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Chiroptera (Bats) Russulales (Russulales)
Family Vespertilionidae Russulaceae
Genus Eptesicus Lactarius
Species Eptesicus bottae Lactarius rubidus

Conservation Status

Sérotine de Botta

LC — Least Concern

Candy Cap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Sérotine de Botta Candy Cap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Sérotine de Botta

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Candy Cap

Habitat

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

Sérotine de Botta

The Botta's Serotine (Eptesicus bottae) is a species in the genus Eptesicus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. 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.

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