Large Luzon Carpomys vs Spindle Shank

Carpomys melanurus compared with Gymnopus fusipes

Key Differences

• Large Luzon Carpomys is Data Deficient while Spindle Shank is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large Luzon Carpomys	Spindle Shank
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)	Omphalotaceae
Genus	Carpomys	Gymnopus
Species	Carpomys melanurus	Gymnopus fusipes

Conservation Status

Large Luzon Carpomys

DD — Data Deficient

Spindle Shank

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large Luzon Carpomys	Spindle Shank
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large Luzon Carpomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spindle Shank

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.