Lion Shield vs Paradox Vole

Pluteus leoninus compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Lion Shield is Vulnerable while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lion Shield	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	Pluteaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Pluteus	Microtus
Species	Pluteus leoninus	Microtus paradoxus

Conservation Status

Lion Shield

VU — Vulnerable

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lion Shield	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lion Shield

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). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.