Long-eared Hedgehog vs
Hemiechinus auritus compared with Russula subrubens
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Long-eared Hedgehog | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha) | Russulales (Russulales) |
| Family | Erinaceidae | Russulaceae |
| Genus | Hemiechinus | Russula |
| Species | Hemiechinus auritus | Russula subrubens |
Conservation Status
Long-eared Hedgehog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Long-eared Hedgehog | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Long-eared Hedgehog
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Cyprus, Spain, and Ukraine.
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Long-eared Hedgehog
No description available.
Russula subrubens is a mycorrhizal mushroom in the family Russulaceae, forming ectomycorrhizal associations with deciduous and coniferous trees. It produces medium-sized fruitbodies with reddish to pinkish caps and brittle white gills typical of the genus Russula. Assessed as Least Concern, it is found in temperate woodland habitats across Europe.
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