Beecroft s Scaly-tailed Squirrel. vs

Anomalurus beecrofti compared with Cortinarius hillieri

Key Differences

  • Beecroft s Scaly-tailed Squirrel. is Least Concern while is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Beecroft s Scaly-tailed Squirrel.
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Anomaluridae Cortinariaceae
Genus Anomalurus Cortinarius
Species Anomalurus beecrofti Cortinarius hillieri

Conservation Status

Beecroft s Scaly-tailed Squirrel.

LC — Least Concern

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Beecroft s Scaly-tailed Squirrel.
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Habitat & Geographic Range

Beecroft s Scaly-tailed Squirrel.

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Beecroft s Scaly-tailed Squirrel.

The Beecroft s Scaly-tailed Squirrel. (Anomalurus beecrofti) is a species in the genus Anomalurus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Cortinarius hillieri is a mycorrhizal agaric fungus in the family Cortinariaceae, assessed as Endangered (EN). It forms ectomycorrhizal associations with forest trees and produces characteristic cobweb-like veils (cortina) when young. Its endangered status reflects habitat loss through deforestation and changes in woodland management.

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