Lesser Chiruromys vs Variable Oysterling

Chiruromys vates compared with Crepidotus variabilis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Chiruromys	Variable Oysterling
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)	Crepidotaceae
Genus	Chiruromys	Crepidotus
Species	Chiruromys vates	Crepidotus variabilis

Conservation Status

Lesser Chiruromys

LC — Least Concern

Variable Oysterling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Chiruromys	Variable Oysterling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Chiruromys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable Oysterling

Habitat

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

Range

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