Carnation Earthfan vs Chinese Shrew Mole
Thelephora caryophyllea compared with Uropsilus soricipes
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Carnation Earthfan | Chinese Shrew Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Thelephorales (Thelephorales) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Thelephoraceae | Talpidae |
| Genus | Thelephora | Uropsilus |
| Species | Thelephora caryophyllea | Uropsilus soricipes |
Conservation Status
Carnation Earthfan
LC — Least ConcernChinese Shrew Mole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Carnation Earthfan | Chinese Shrew Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Carnation Earthfan
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Chinese Shrew Mole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Carnation Earthfan
The Carnation Earthfan (Thelephora caryophyllea) is a species in the genus Thelephora. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Chinese Shrew Mole
The Chinese Shrew Mole (Uropsilus soricipes) is a species in the genus Uropsilus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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