Black Bent vs Variable Webcap
Agrostis gigantea compared with Cortinarius anomalus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Bent | Variable Webcap |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (plantas) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Poales (Grasses) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Poaceae (Grass Family) | Cortinariaceae |
| Genus | Agrostis | Cortinarius |
| Species | Agrostis gigantea | Cortinarius anomalus |
Conservation Status
Black Bent
LC — Least ConcernVariable Webcap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Bent | Variable Webcap |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Bent
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).
Variable Webcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Black Bent
The Black Bent (Agrostis gigantea) is a species in the genus Agrostis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Variable Webcap
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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