Inquisitive Shrew Mole vs Yellow Domecap

Uropsilus investigator compared with Calocybe chrysenteron

Key Differences

• Inquisitive Shrew Mole is Data Deficient while Yellow Domecap is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Inquisitive Shrew Mole	Yellow Domecap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Talpidae	Lyophyllaceae
Genus	Uropsilus	Calocybe
Species	Uropsilus investigator	Calocybe chrysenteron

Conservation Status

Inquisitive Shrew Mole

DD — Data Deficient

Yellow Domecap

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Inquisitive Shrew Mole	Yellow Domecap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Inquisitive Shrew Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Yellow Domecap

Habitat

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

Range

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