Beech Woodwart vs Pearson s Pericote

Hypoxylon fragiforme compared with Andalgalomys pearsoni

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Beech Woodwart Pearson s Pericote
Kingdom Fungi (Fungi) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Xylariales (Xylariales) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Hypoxylaceae Cricetidae
Genus Hypoxylon Andalgalomys
Species Hypoxylon fragiforme Andalgalomys pearsoni

Conservation Status

Beech Woodwart

LC — Least Concern

Pearson s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Beech Woodwart Pearson s Pericote
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beech Woodwart

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

Pearson s Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Beech Woodwart

The Beech Woodwart (Hypoxylon fragiforme) is a species in the genus Hypoxylon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Pearson s Pericote

No description available.

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