Anderson s Shrew Mole vs

Uropsilus andersoni compared with Orbilia comma

Key Differences

• Anderson s Shrew Mole is Data Deficient while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Anderson s Shrew Mole
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Orbiliomycetes (Orbiliomycetes)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Orbiliales (Orbiliales)
Family	Talpidae	Orbiliaceae
Genus	Uropsilus	Orbilia
Species	Uropsilus andersoni	Orbilia comma

Conservation Status

Anderson s Shrew Mole

DD — Data Deficient

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Anderson s Shrew Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Anderson s Shrew Mole

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.

Anderson s Shrew Mole

The Anderson s Shrew Mole (Uropsilus andersoni) is a species in the genus Uropsilus. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. 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.