Amethyst Deceiver vs Andean Pericote
Laccaria amethystina compared with Phyllotis andium
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amethyst Deceiver | Andean Pericote |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Hydnangiaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Laccaria | Phyllotis |
| Species | Laccaria amethystina | Phyllotis andium |
Conservation Status
Amethyst Deceiver
LC — Least ConcernAndean Pericote
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amethyst Deceiver | Andean Pericote |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Amethyst Deceiver
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).
Andean Pericote
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Ecuador.
Amethyst Deceiver
The Amethyst Deceiver (Laccaria amethystina) is a species in the genus Laccaria. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Andean Pericote
The Andean Pericote (Phyllotis andium) is a species in the genus Phyllotis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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