Andean Caenolestid vs Bearded Fieldcap

Caenolestes condorensis compared with Agrocybe molesta

Key Differences

• Andean Caenolestid is Vulnerable while Bearded Fieldcap is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Caenolestid	Bearded Fieldcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Paucituberculata (Paucituberculata)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Caenolestidae	Strophariaceae
Genus	Caenolestes	Agrocybe
Species	Caenolestes condorensis	Agrocybe molesta

Conservation Status

Andean Caenolestid

VU — Vulnerable

Bearded Fieldcap

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Caenolestid	Bearded Fieldcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Caenolestid

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Bearded Fieldcap

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.

Andean Caenolestid

The Andean Caenolestid (Caenolestes condorensis) is a species in the genus Caenolestes. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Bearded Fieldcap

The Bearded Fieldcap (Agrocybe molesta) is a species in the genus Agrocybe. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.