Orange Polypore vs Pearson s Pericote

Hapalopilus croceus compared with Andalgalomys pearsoni

Key Differences

• Orange Polypore is Critically Endangered while Pearson s Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Orange Polypore	Pearson s Pericote
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Polyporales (Polyporales)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Phanerochaetaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Hapalopilus	Andalgalomys
Species	Hapalopilus croceus	Andalgalomys pearsoni

Conservation Status

Orange Polypore

CR — Critically Endangered

Pearson s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Orange Polypore	Pearson s Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Orange Polypore

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Pearson s Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.