Birch Polypore vs Botta's Serotine

Fomitopsis betulina compared with Eptesicus bottae

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Birch Polypore Botta's Serotine
Kingdom Fungi (Fungi) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Polyporales (Polyporales) Chiroptera (Bats)
Family Fomitopsidaceae Vespertilionidae
Genus Fomitopsis Eptesicus
Species Fomitopsis betulina Eptesicus bottae

Conservation Status

Birch Polypore

LC — Least Concern

Botta's Serotine

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Birch Polypore Botta's Serotine
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Birch Polypore

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark and United States.

Botta's Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Birch Polypore

The Birch Polypore (Fomitopsis betulina) is a species in the genus Fomitopsis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Botta's Serotine

The Botta's Serotine (Eptesicus bottae) is a species in the genus Eptesicus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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