Allen's Olingo vs Wrinkled Shield

Bassaricyon alleni compared with Pluteus phlebophorus

Key Differences

  • Allen's Olingo is Least Concern while Wrinkled Shield is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Allen's Olingo Wrinkled Shield
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Carnivora (Carnivorans) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Procyonidae (Raccoons) Pluteaceae
Genus Bassaricyon Pluteus
Species Bassaricyon alleni Pluteus phlebophorus

Conservation Status

Allen's Olingo

LC — Least Concern

Wrinkled Shield

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Allen's Olingo Wrinkled Shield
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Allen's Olingo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Wrinkled Shield

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Allen's Olingo

The Allen's Olingo (Bassaricyon alleni) is a species in the genus Bassaricyon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Wrinkled Shield

No description available.

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