Andean Pericote vs Sharp-Scaly Pholiota

Phyllotis andium compared with Pholiota squarrosoides

Key Differences

  • Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Sharp-Scaly Pholiota is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Sharp-Scaly Pholiota
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Cricetidae Strophariaceae
Genus Phyllotis Pholiota
Species Phyllotis andium Pholiota squarrosoides

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Sharp-Scaly Pholiota

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Sharp-Scaly Pholiota
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.

Sharp-Scaly Pholiota

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

Sharp-Scaly Pholiota

No description available.

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