Heath Pseudomys vs Ivy Parachute

Pseudomys shortridgei compared with Marasmius epiphylloides

Key Differences

• Heath Pseudomys is Near Threatened while Ivy Parachute is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Heath Pseudomys	Ivy Parachute
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Marasmiaceae
Genus	Pseudomys	Marasmius
Species	Pseudomys shortridgei	Marasmius epiphylloides

Conservation Status

Heath Pseudomys

NT — Near Threatened

Ivy Parachute

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Heath Pseudomys	Ivy Parachute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Heath Pseudomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ivy Parachute

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.