Chinese Pangolin vs

Manis pentadactyla compared with Suillus amabilis

Key Differences

  • Chinese Pangolin is Critically Endangered while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Chinese Pangolin
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Pholidota (Pholidota) Boletales (Boletales)
Family Manidae Suillaceae
Genus Manis Suillus
Species Manis pentadactyla Suillus amabilis

Conservation Status

Chinese Pangolin

CR — Critically Endangered

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Chinese Pangolin
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chinese Pangolin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (8 countries).

Chinese Pangolin

The Chinese Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) is a species in the genus Manis. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Suillus amabilis is a mycorrhizal bolete mushroom in the family Suillaceae, forming symbiotic associations with conifers, particularly pines. It produces colorful fruitbodies with a slimy cap surface and pores instead of gills on the underside, characteristic of the genus. Its mycorrhizal relationship is essential for nutrient exchange between fungus and host tree in forest ecosystems.

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