vs Shingled Hedgehog

Sarcodon joeides compared with Sarcodon imbricatus

Key Differences

• is Endangered while Shingled Hedgehog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Shingled Hedgehog
Kingdom same	Fungi (균계)	Fungi (균계)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (담자균류)	Basidiomycota (담자균류)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (주름버섯강)	Agaricomycetes (주름버섯강)
Order same	Thelephorales (사마귀버섯목)	Thelephorales (사마귀버섯목)
Family same	Bankeraceae	Bankeraceae
Genus same	Sarcodon	Sarcodon
Species	Sarcodon joeides	Sarcodon imbricatus

Evolutionary Relationship

and Shingled Hedgehog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Sarcodon.

Conservation Status

EN — Endangered

Shingled Hedgehog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Shingled Hedgehog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Shingled Hedgehog

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway