Alexandria false antechinus vs

Pseudantechinus mimulus compared with Orbilia comma

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alexandria false antechinus
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Orbiliomycetes (Orbiliomycetes)
Order Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia) Orbiliales (Orbiliales)
Family Dasyuridae Orbiliaceae
Genus Pseudantechinus Orbilia
Species Pseudantechinus mimulus Orbilia comma

Conservation Status

Alexandria false antechinus

NT — Near Threatened

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alexandria false antechinus
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Habitat & Geographic Range

Alexandria false antechinus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Alexandria false antechinus

The Alexandria false antechinus (Pseudantechinus mimulus) is a species in the genus Pseudantechinus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Orbilia comma is a minute discomycete fungus producing tiny, translucent to pale yellowish cup-shaped fruiting bodies on decaying wood and plant debris in humid forest settings. It belongs to a genus of small, inconspicuous fungi that play a role in decomposing organic material on the forest floor. Near Threatened, its status reflects sensitivity to woodland management changes and habitat loss.

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