Blackedged Shield vs Malayan Water Shrew
Pluteus atromarginatus compared with Chimarrogale hantu
Key Differences
- Blackedged Shield is Vulnerable while Malayan Water Shrew is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackedged Shield | Malayan Water Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Pluteaceae | Soricidae |
| Genus | Pluteus | Chimarrogale |
| Species | Pluteus atromarginatus | Chimarrogale hantu |
Conservation Status
Blackedged Shield
VU — VulnerableMalayan Water Shrew
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackedged Shield | Malayan Water Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blackedged Shield
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Malayan Water Shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Blackedged Shield
The Blackedged Shield (Pluteus atromarginatus) is a species in the genus Pluteus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems. Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Malayan Water Shrew
No description available.
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