Nördlicher Mull-Lemming vs Pixie Foam

Ellobius talpinus compared with Stereocaulon pileatum

Key Differences

• Nördlicher Mull-Lemming is Least Concern while Pixie Foam is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nördlicher Mull-Lemming	Pixie Foam
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family	Cricetidae	Stereocaulaceae
Genus	Ellobius	Stereocaulon
Species	Ellobius talpinus	Stereocaulon pileatum

Conservation Status

Nördlicher Mull-Lemming

LC — Least Concern

Pixie Foam

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nördlicher Mull-Lemming	Pixie Foam
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nördlicher Mull-Lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ukraine.

Pixie Foam

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.