Dune Brittlestem vs Perija Small-eared Shrew

Psathyrella ammophila compared with Cryptotis perijensis

Key Differences

Dune Brittlestem is Endangered while Perija Small-eared Shrew is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dune Brittlestem	Perija Small-eared Shrew
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Psathyrellaceae	Soricidae
Genus	Psathyrella	Cryptotis
Species	Psathyrella ammophila	Cryptotis perijensis

Conservation Status

Dune Brittlestem

EN — Endangered

Perija Small-eared Shrew

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dune Brittlestem	Perija Small-eared Shrew
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.