Dwarf Shield vs Paracou Neacomys

Pluteus nanus compared with Neacomys paracou

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf Shield	Paracou 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 paracou

Conservation Status

Dwarf Shield

LC — Least Concern

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf Shield	Paracou 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.

Paracou Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.