Broad-headed Chiruromys vs Dry Duster

Chiruromys lamia compared with Coniophora arida

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-headed Chiruromys Dry Duster
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Boletales (Boletales)
Family Muridae (Mice & Rats) Coniophoraceae
Genus Chiruromys Coniophora
Species Chiruromys lamia Coniophora arida

Conservation Status

Broad-headed Chiruromys

LC — Least Concern

Dry Duster

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-headed Chiruromys Dry Duster
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-headed Chiruromys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Dry Duster

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

Broad-headed Chiruromys

The Broad-headed Chiruromys (Chiruromys lamia) is a species in the genus Chiruromys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Dry Duster

No description available.

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