vs Nimba otter shrew

Elaphomyces maculatus compared with Micropotamogale lamottei

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Nimba otter shrew
Kingdom Fungi (Fungi) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Eurotiales (Eurotiales) Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)
Family Elaphomycetaceae Tenrecidae
Genus Elaphomyces Micropotamogale
Species Elaphomyces maculatus Micropotamogale lamottei

Conservation Status

VU — Vulnerable

Nimba otter shrew

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Nimba otter shrew
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Nimba otter shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

No description available.

Nimba otter shrew

No description available.

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