Andean Caenolestid vs Devil's Fingers

Caenolestes condorensis compared with Clathrus archeri

Key Differences

  • Andean Caenolestid is Vulnerable while Devil's Fingers is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Caenolestid Devil's Fingers
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Paucituberculata (Paucituberculata) Phallales (Phallales)
Family Caenolestidae Phallaceae
Genus Caenolestes Clathrus
Species Caenolestes condorensis Clathrus archeri

Conservation Status

Andean Caenolestid

VU — Vulnerable

Devil's Fingers

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Caenolestid Devil's Fingers
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.

Devil's Fingers

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (13 countries).

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.

Devil's Fingers

No description available.

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