Derber Korkstacheling vs Mittelmeer-Kleinwühlmaus
Hydnellum compactum compared with Microtus duodecimcostatus
Key Differences
- Derber Korkstacheling is Vulnerable while Mittelmeer-Kleinwühlmaus is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Derber Korkstacheling | Mittelmeer-Kleinwühlmaus |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Pilze) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze) | Chordata (Chordatiere) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Säugetiere) |
| Order | Thelephorales (Thelephorales) | Rodentia (Nagetiere) |
| Family | Bankeraceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Hydnellum | Microtus |
| Species | Hydnellum compactum | Microtus duodecimcostatus |
Conservation Status
Derber Korkstacheling
VU — VulnerableMittelmeer-Kleinwühlmaus
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Derber Korkstacheling | Mittelmeer-Kleinwühlmaus |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Derber Korkstacheling
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Mittelmeer-Kleinwühlmaus
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Derber Korkstacheling
Hydnellum compactum is a stipitate, tooth fungus with a compact, brownish-orange to rusty-brown cap surface covered in spines on the underside. It grows on the forest floor in coniferous forests across Europe and parts of North America, forming ectomycorrhizal associations with trees. This fungus obtains nutrients by forming mutualistic partnerships with the roots of pine, spruce, and fir trees.
Mittelmeer-Kleinwühlmaus
No description available.
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