Black-tailed Deermouse vs

Peromyscus melanurus compared with Entoloma bryorum

Key Differences

  • Black-tailed Deermouse is Endangered while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Black-tailed Deermouse
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Cricetidae Entolomataceae
Genus Peromyscus Entoloma
Species Peromyscus melanurus Entoloma bryorum

Conservation Status

Black-tailed Deermouse

EN — Endangered

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Black-tailed Deermouse
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-tailed Deermouse

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.

Black-tailed Deermouse

The Black-tailed Deermouse (Peromyscus melanurus) is a species in the genus Peromyscus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Entoloma bryorum is an agaric fungus in the family Entolomataceae, growing in association with mosses (bryophytes) in humid, undisturbed habitats. Like other members of the diverse genus Entoloma, it produces pink spores and may have saprotrophic or mycorrhizal associations. Its conservation status is not evaluated.

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