Andean Pericote vs Deer Mushroom

Phyllotis andium compared with Pluteus cervinus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Deer Mushroom
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Cricetidae Pluteaceae
Genus Phyllotis Pluteus
Species Phyllotis andium Pluteus cervinus

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Deer Mushroom

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Deer Mushroom
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Deer Mushroom

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

Andean Pericote

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

Deer Mushroom

No description available.

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