Arend-Goldmull vs False Parasol

Carpitalpa arendsi compared with Chlorophyllum molybdites

Key Differences

• Arend-Goldmull is Vulnerable while False Parasol is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arend-Goldmull	False Parasol
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Afrosoricida (Tenrekartige)	Agaricales (Champignonartige)
Family	Chrysochloridae	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus	Carpitalpa	Chlorophyllum
Species	Carpitalpa arendsi	Chlorophyllum molybdites

Conservation Status

Arend-Goldmull

VU — Vulnerable

False Parasol

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arend-Goldmull	False Parasol
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arend-Goldmull

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

False Parasol

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil).

Arend-Goldmull

The Arend’s Golden Mole (Carpitalpa arendsi) is a species in the genus Carpitalpa. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.