Andean Akodont vs Sickener

Abrothrix andinus compared with Russula emetica

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Akodont Sickener
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Russulales (Russulales)
Family Cricetidae Russulaceae
Genus Abrothrix Russula
Species Abrothrix andinus Russula emetica

Conservation Status

Andean Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Sickener

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Akodont Sickener
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Sickener

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

Andean Akodont

The Andean Akodont (Abrothrix andinus) is a species in the genus Abrothrix. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Sickener

No description available.

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