Andean Pericote vs Ghost Chanterelle

Phyllotis andium compared with Cantharellus phasmatis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Ghost Chanterelle
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Cantharellales (Cantharellales)
Family Cricetidae Hydnaceae
Genus Phyllotis Cantharellus
Species Phyllotis andium Cantharellus phasmatis

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Ghost Chanterelle

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Ghost Chanterelle
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.

Ghost Chanterelle

Habitat

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

Range

Found in 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.

Ghost Chanterelle

No description available.

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