Andean Caenolestid vs Dwarf Shield

Caenolestes condorensis compared with Pluteus nanus

Key Differences

• Andean Caenolestid is Vulnerable while Dwarf Shield is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Caenolestid	Dwarf Shield
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Paucituberculata (Paucituberculata)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Caenolestidae	Pluteaceae
Genus	Caenolestes	Pluteus
Species	Caenolestes condorensis	Pluteus nanus

Conservation Status

Andean Caenolestid

VU — Vulnerable

Dwarf Shield

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Caenolestid	Dwarf Shield
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.

Dwarf Shield

Habitat

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

Range

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

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.