vs Golden Thomasomys

Elaphomyces aculeatus compared with Thomasomys aureus

Key Differences

is Critically Endangered while Golden Thomasomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Golden Thomasomys
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Eurotiales (Eurotiales)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Elaphomycetaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Elaphomyces	Thomasomys
Species	Elaphomyces aculeatus	Thomasomys aureus

Conservation Status

CR — Critically Endangered

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Golden Thomasomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

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