Bronze quoll vs Spindle Shank

Dasyurus spartacus compared with Gymnopus fusipes

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bronze quoll Spindle Shank
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Dasyuridae Omphalotaceae
Genus Dasyurus Gymnopus
Species Dasyurus spartacus Gymnopus fusipes

Conservation Status

Bronze quoll

NT — Near Threatened

Spindle Shank

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bronze quoll Spindle Shank
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bronze quoll

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spindle Shank

Habitat

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

Range

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

Bronze quoll

The Bronze Quoll (Dasyurus spartacus) is a species in the genus Dasyurus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spindle Shank

No description available.

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