Derber Korkstacheling vs Narrow-headed Vole
Hydnellum compactum compared with Microtus gregalis
Key Differences
- Derber Korkstacheling is Vulnerable while Narrow-headed Vole is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Derber Korkstacheling | Narrow-headed Vole |
|---|---|---|
| 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 gregalis |
Conservation Status
Derber Korkstacheling
VU — VulnerableNarrow-headed Vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Derber Korkstacheling | Narrow-headed Vole |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Narrow-headed Vole
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.
Narrow-headed Vole
No description available.
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