Amazonian Nectomys vs Ivy Parachute

Nectomys rattus compared with Marasmius epiphylloides

Key Differences

• Amazonian Nectomys is Least Concern while Ivy Parachute is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amazonian Nectomys	Ivy Parachute
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Marasmiaceae
Genus	Nectomys	Marasmius
Species	Nectomys rattus	Marasmius epiphylloides

Conservation Status

Amazonian Nectomys

LC — Least Concern

Ivy Parachute

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amazonian Nectomys	Ivy Parachute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amazonian Nectomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Ivy Parachute

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Amazonian Nectomys

The Amazonian Nectomys (Nectomys rattus) is a species in the genus Nectomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.