Green Russula vs Isarog Chrotomys

Russula virescens compared with Chrotomys gonzalesi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Green Russula	Isarog Chrotomys
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Russulales (Russulales)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Russulaceae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Russula	Chrotomys
Species	Russula virescens	Chrotomys gonzalesi

Conservation Status

Green Russula

NT — Near Threatened

Isarog Chrotomys

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Green Russula	Isarog Chrotomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Green Russula

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.