Dung Cannon vs Large Long-clawed Akodont

Pilobolus crystallinus compared with Chelemys megalonyx

Key Differences

• Dung Cannon is Not Evaluated while Large Long-clawed Akodont is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dung Cannon	Large Long-clawed Akodont
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Mucoromycota (Mucoromycota)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mucoromycetes (Mucoromycetes)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Mucorales (Mucorales)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Pilobolaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Pilobolus	Chelemys
Species	Pilobolus crystallinus	Chelemys megalonyx

Conservation Status

Dung Cannon

NE — Not Evaluated

Large Long-clawed Akodont

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dung Cannon	Large Long-clawed Akodont
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dung Cannon

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Large Long-clawed Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.