Broad-footed Rhipidomys vs Rayed Earthstar

Rhipidomys latimanus compared with Geastrum quadrifidum

Key Differences

• Broad-footed Rhipidomys is Least Concern while Rayed Earthstar is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad-footed Rhipidomys	Rayed Earthstar
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Geastrales (Geastrales)
Family	Cricetidae	Geastraceae
Genus	Rhipidomys	Geastrum
Species	Rhipidomys latimanus	Geastrum quadrifidum

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Rhipidomys

LC — Least Concern

Rayed Earthstar

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad-footed Rhipidomys	Rayed Earthstar
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Rhipidomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

Rayed Earthstar

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden.

Broad-footed Rhipidomys

The Broad-footed Rhipidomys (Rhipidomys latimanus) is a species in the genus Rhipidomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.