Atherton antechinus vs Blackfoot Polypore

Antechinus godmani compared with Cerioporus leptocephalus

Key Differences

  • Atherton antechinus is Least Concern while Blackfoot Polypore is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Atherton antechinus Blackfoot Polypore
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia) Polyporales (Polyporales)
Family Dasyuridae Polyporaceae
Genus Antechinus Cerioporus
Species Antechinus godmani Cerioporus leptocephalus

Conservation Status

Atherton antechinus

LC — Least Concern

Blackfoot Polypore

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Atherton antechinus Blackfoot Polypore
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atherton antechinus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Blackfoot Polypore

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Atherton antechinus

The Atherton antechinus (Antechinus godmani) is a species in the genus Antechinus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Blackfoot Polypore

The Blackfoot Polypore (Cerioporus leptocephalus) is a species in the genus Cerioporus. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems. Found in United States.

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