Dwarf Shield vs Guianan Neacomys

Pluteus nanus compared with Neacomys guianae

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf Shield	Guianan Neacomys
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Pluteaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Pluteus	Neacomys
Species	Pluteus nanus	Neacomys guianae

Conservation Status

Dwarf Shield

LC — Least Concern

Guianan Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf Shield	Guianan Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dwarf Shield

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Guianan Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.