Blackedged Shield vs Mandarin Vole
Pluteus atromarginatus compared with Lasiopodomys mandarinus
Key Differences
- Blackedged Shield is Vulnerable while Mandarin Vole is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackedged Shield | Mandarin Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Pluteaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Pluteus | Lasiopodomys |
| Species | Pluteus atromarginatus | Lasiopodomys mandarinus |
Conservation Status
Blackedged Shield
VU — VulnerableMandarin Vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackedged Shield | Mandarin Vole |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Mandarin Vole
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.
Mandarin Vole
No description available.
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