Cep vs Laxmann's Shrew

Boletus edulis compared with Sorex caecutiens

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Cep Laxmann's Shrew
Kingdom Fungi (Fungi) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Boletales (Boletales) Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family Boletaceae Soricidae
Genus Boletus Sorex
Species Boletus edulis Sorex caecutiens

Conservation Status

Cep

LC — Least Concern

Laxmann's Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Cep Laxmann's Shrew
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cep

Habitat

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

Range

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

Laxmann's Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Russia, and Sweden.

Cep

The Cep (Boletus edulis) is a species in the genus Boletus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to ['Belgium', 'Brazil', 'Denmark', 'Norway', 'Portugal'].

Laxmann's Shrew

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

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