Hodgson's Myotis vs Tiny Earthstar

Myotis formosus compared with Geastrum minimum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Hodgson's Myotis Tiny Earthstar
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Chiroptera (Bats) Geastrales (Geastrales)
Family Vespertilionidae Geastraceae
Genus Myotis Geastrum
Species Myotis formosus Geastrum minimum

Conservation Status

Hodgson's Myotis

NT — Near Threatened

Tiny Earthstar

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Hodgson's Myotis Tiny Earthstar
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hodgson's Myotis

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Tiny Earthstar

Habitat

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

Range

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

Hodgson's Myotis

No description available.

Tiny Earthstar

No description available.

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