Blarinine Akodont vs Veined Shield

Blarinomys breviceps compared with Pluteus thomsonii

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Blarinine Akodont Veined Shield
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Cricetidae Pluteaceae
Genus Blarinomys Pluteus
Species Blarinomys breviceps Pluteus thomsonii

Conservation Status

Blarinine Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Veined Shield

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Blarinine Akodont Veined Shield
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blarinine Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Veined Shield

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Brazil).

Blarinine Akodont

The Blarinine Akodont (Blarinomys breviceps) is a species in the genus Blarinomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Veined Shield

No description available.

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