Cerf-cochon Calamien vs Oily Waxcap

Axis calamianensis compared with Hygrocybe quieta

Key Differences

• Cerf-cochon Calamien is Endangered while Oily Waxcap is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cerf-cochon Calamien	Oily Waxcap
Kingdom	Animalia (animal)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cervidae (Deer)	Hygrophoraceae
Genus	Axis	Hygrocybe
Species	Axis calamianensis	Hygrocybe quieta

Conservation Status

Cerf-cochon Calamien

EN — Endangered

Oily Waxcap

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cerf-cochon Calamien	Oily Waxcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cerf-cochon Calamien

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Oily Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Cerf-cochon Calamien

The Calamian Deer (Axis calamianensis) is a species in the genus Axis. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.