Cinnamon Myotis vs Scaly Shield

Myotis fortidens compared with Pluteus petasatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Cinnamon Myotis Scaly Shield
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Chiroptera (Bats) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Vespertilionidae Pluteaceae
Genus Myotis Pluteus
Species Myotis fortidens Pluteus petasatus

Conservation Status

Cinnamon Myotis

LC — Least Concern

Scaly Shield

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Cinnamon Myotis Scaly Shield
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cinnamon Myotis

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Scaly Shield

Habitat

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

Range

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

Cinnamon Myotis

The Cinnamon Myotis (Myotis fortidens) is a species in the genus Myotis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Scaly Shield

No description available.

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