Andean Caenolestid vs Veined Shield

Caenolestes condorensis compared with Pluteus thomsonii

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Caenolestid	Veined 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 thomsonii

Conservation Status

Andean Caenolestid

VU — Vulnerable

Veined Shield

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Caenolestid	Veined 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.

Veined Shield

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Brazil).

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.