Berdmore s Berylmys vs Lion Shield

Berylmys berdmorei compared with Pluteus leoninus

Key Differences

• Berdmore s Berylmys is Least Concern while Lion Shield is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Berdmore s Berylmys	Lion Shield
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Pluteaceae
Genus	Berylmys	Pluteus
Species	Berylmys berdmorei	Pluteus leoninus

Conservation Status

Berdmore s Berylmys

LC — Least Concern

Lion Shield

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Berdmore s Berylmys	Lion Shield
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Berdmore s Berylmys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lion Shield

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Berdmore s Berylmys

The Berdmore s Berylmys (Berylmys berdmorei) is a species in the genus Berylmys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.