Chanterelle vs Paradox Vole

Cantharellus cibarius compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Chanterelle Paradox Vole
Kingdom Fungi (Fungi) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Cantharellales (Cantharellales) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Hydnaceae Cricetidae
Genus Cantharellus Microtus
Species Cantharellus cibarius Microtus paradoxus

Conservation Status

Chanterelle

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Chanterelle Paradox Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chanterelle

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Chanterelle

The Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius) is a species in the genus Cantharellus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Paradox Vole

No description available.

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