Canarian Shrew vs Leaf Parachute

Crocidura canariensis compared with Marasmius epiphyllus

Key Differences

• Canarian Shrew is Endangered while Leaf Parachute is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Canarian Shrew	Leaf Parachute
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Soricidae	Marasmiaceae
Genus	Crocidura	Marasmius
Species	Crocidura canariensis	Marasmius epiphyllus

Conservation Status

Canarian Shrew

EN — Endangered

Leaf Parachute

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Canarian Shrew	Leaf Parachute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Canarian Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Leaf Parachute

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

Canarian Shrew

The Canarian Shrew (Crocidura canariensis) is a species in the genus Crocidura. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.