Laxmann's Shrew vs Variable Oysterling

Sorex caecutiens compared with Crepidotus variabilis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Laxmann's Shrew	Variable Oysterling
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Soricidae	Crepidotaceae
Genus	Sorex	Crepidotus
Species	Sorex caecutiens	Crepidotus variabilis

Conservation Status

Laxmann's Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Variable Oysterling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Laxmann's Shrew	Variable Oysterling
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.

Variable Oysterling

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden