Flat Crep vs Montane Chrotomys

Crepidotus applanatus compared with Chrotomys whiteheadi

Key Differences

• Flat Crep is Vulnerable while Montane Chrotomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Flat Crep	Montane Chrotomys
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Crepidotaceae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Crepidotus	Chrotomys
Species	Crepidotus applanatus	Chrotomys whiteheadi

Conservation Status

Flat Crep

VU — Vulnerable

Montane Chrotomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Flat Crep	Montane Chrotomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Flat Crep

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Montane Chrotomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.