Blondin De Cuvier vs Giant Polypore

Perimyotis subflavus compared with Meripilus giganteus

Key Differences

• Blondin De Cuvier is Vulnerable while Giant Polypore is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blondin De Cuvier	Giant Polypore
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Polyporales (Polyporales)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Meripilaceae
Genus	Perimyotis	Meripilus
Species	Perimyotis subflavus	Meripilus giganteus

Conservation Status

Blondin De Cuvier

VU — Vulnerable

Giant Polypore

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blondin De Cuvier	Giant Polypore
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blondin De Cuvier

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Giant Polypore

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Blondin De Cuvier

The Blondin De Cuvier (Perimyotis subflavus) is a species in the genus Perimyotis. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.