Contrary Webcap vs Forbes s Chiruromys

Cortinarius variicolor compared with Chiruromys forbesi

Key Differences

• Contrary Webcap is Vulnerable while Forbes s Chiruromys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Contrary Webcap	Forbes s Chiruromys
Kingdom	Fungi (菌界)	Animalia (動物)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (担子菌門)	Chordata (脊索動物)
Class	Agaricomycetes (真正担子菌綱)	Mammalia (哺乳類)
Order	Agaricales (ハラタケ目)	Rodentia (ネズミ目)
Family	Cortinariaceae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Cortinarius	Chiruromys
Species	Cortinarius variicolor	Chiruromys forbesi

Conservation Status

Contrary Webcap

VU — Vulnerable

Forbes s Chiruromys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Contrary Webcap	Forbes s Chiruromys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Contrary Webcap

Habitat

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

Range

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

Forbes s Chiruromys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.