Broad-headed Chiruromys vs Willow Shield

Chiruromys lamia compared with Pluteus salicinus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-headed Chiruromys Willow Shield
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Muridae (Mice & Rats) Pluteaceae
Genus Chiruromys Pluteus
Species Chiruromys lamia Pluteus salicinus

Conservation Status

Broad-headed Chiruromys

LC — Least Concern

Willow Shield

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-headed Chiruromys Willow Shield
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-headed Chiruromys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Willow Shield

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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.

Willow Shield

No description available.

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