Andean Mouse vs False Parasol

Andinomys edax compared with Chlorophyllum molybdites

Key Differences

• Andean Mouse is Least Concern while False Parasol is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Mouse	False Parasol
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus	Andinomys	Chlorophyllum
Species	Andinomys edax	Chlorophyllum molybdites

Conservation Status

Andean Mouse

LC — Least Concern

False Parasol

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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 Mouse

The Andean Mouse (Andinomys edax) is a species in the genus Andinomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.