Laxmann's Shrew vs Ochre Scalycap

Sorex caecutiens compared with Pholiota subochracea

Key Differences

• Laxmann's Shrew is Least Concern while Ochre Scalycap is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Laxmann's Shrew	Ochre Scalycap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Soricidae	Strophariaceae
Genus	Sorex	Pholiota
Species	Sorex caecutiens	Pholiota subochracea

Conservation Status

Laxmann's Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Ochre Scalycap

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Laxmann's Shrew	Ochre Scalycap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Laxmann's Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Russia, and Sweden.

Ochre Scalycap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden