Bank Vole vs Flame Shield
Myodes glareolus compared with Pluteus aurantiorugosus
Key Differences
- Bank Vole is Least Concern while Flame Shield is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bank Vole | Flame Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Pluteaceae |
| Genus | Myodes | Pluteus |
| Species | Myodes glareolus | Pluteus aurantiorugosus |
Conservation Status
Bank Vole
LC — Least ConcernFlame Shield
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bank Vole | Flame Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bank Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada).
Flame Shield
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Bank Vole
Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
Flame Shield
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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