Leaf Parachute vs Paradox Vole

Marasmius epiphyllus compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Leaf Parachute is Data Deficient while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leaf Parachute	Paradox Vole
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Marasmiaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Marasmius	Microtus
Species	Marasmius epiphyllus	Microtus paradoxus

Conservation Status

Leaf Parachute

DD — Data Deficient

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leaf Parachute	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leaf Parachute

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.