Lesser Chiruromys vs Wrinkled Shield

Chiruromys vates compared with Pluteus phlebophorus

Key Differences

• Lesser Chiruromys is Least Concern while Wrinkled Shield is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Chiruromys	Wrinkled Shield
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)	Pluteaceae
Genus	Chiruromys	Pluteus
Species	Chiruromys vates	Pluteus phlebophorus

Conservation Status

Lesser Chiruromys

LC — Least Concern

Wrinkled Shield

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Chiruromys	Wrinkled Shield
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Chiruromys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Wrinkled Shield

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.