Alston s Cotton Rat vs Devil's Fingers
Sigmodon alstoni compared with Clathrus archeri
Key Differences
- Alston s Cotton Rat is Least Concern while Devil's Fingers is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alston s Cotton Rat | Devil's Fingers |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Phallales (Phallales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Phallaceae |
| Genus | Sigmodon | Clathrus |
| Species | Sigmodon alstoni | Clathrus archeri |
Conservation Status
Alston s Cotton Rat
LC — Least ConcernDevil's Fingers
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alston s Cotton Rat | Devil's Fingers |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alston s Cotton Rat
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Range
Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.
Devil's Fingers
Habitat
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Range
Found across Europe (13 countries).
Alston s Cotton Rat
The Alston s Cotton Rat (Sigmodon alstoni) is a species in the genus Sigmodon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.
Devil's Fingers
No description available.
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