Dune Brittlestem vs Paradox Vole

Psathyrella ammophila compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Dune Brittlestem is Endangered while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dune Brittlestem	Paradox Vole
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Psathyrellaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Psathyrella	Microtus
Species	Psathyrella ammophila	Microtus paradoxus

Conservation Status

Dune Brittlestem

EN — Endangered

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dune Brittlestem	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dune Brittlestem

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.