Briar Discus vs Cabrera s Vole

Aleurodiscus aurantius compared with Microtus cabrerae

Key Differences

  • Briar Discus is Data Deficient while Cabrera s Vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Briar Discus Cabrera s Vole
Kingdom Fungi (Fungi) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Russulales (Russulales) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Stereaceae Cricetidae
Genus Aleurodiscus Microtus
Species Aleurodiscus aurantius Microtus cabrerae

Conservation Status

Briar Discus

DD — Data Deficient

Cabrera s Vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Briar Discus Cabrera s Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Briar Discus

Habitat

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

Range

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

Cabrera s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Briar Discus

The Briar Discus (Aleurodiscus aurantius) is a species in the genus Aleurodiscus. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Cabrera s Vole

The Cabrera s Vole (Microtus cabrerae) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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