Andean Cottontail vs False Parasol

Sylvilagus andinus compared with Chlorophyllum molybdites

Key Differences

• Andean Cottontail is Data Deficient while False Parasol is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Cottontail	False Parasol
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares)	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus	Sylvilagus	Chlorophyllum
Species	Sylvilagus andinus	Chlorophyllum molybdites

Conservation Status

Andean Cottontail

DD — Data Deficient

False Parasol

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Cottontail	False Parasol
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Cottontail

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

False Parasol

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil).

Andean Cottontail

The Andean Cottontail (Sylvilagus andinus) is a species in the genus Sylvilagus. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.