Larch Spike vs Pearson s Pericote

Gomphidius maculatus compared with Andalgalomys pearsoni

Key Differences

Larch Spike is Endangered while Pearson s Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Larch Spike	Pearson s Pericote
Kingdom	Fungi (грибы)	Animalia (животные)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (базидиомицеты)	Chordata (хордовые)
Class	Agaricomycetes (агарикомицеты)	Mammalia (млекопитающие)
Order	Boletales (Болетовые)	Rodentia (грызуны)
Family	Gomphidiaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Gomphidius	Andalgalomys
Species	Gomphidius maculatus	Andalgalomys pearsoni

Conservation Status

Larch Spike

EN — Endangered

Pearson s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Larch Spike	Pearson s Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Larch Spike

Habitat

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.