False Truffle vs Guianan Neacomys

Elaphomyces granulatus compared with Neacomys guianae

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	False Truffle	Guianan Neacomys
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Eurotiales (Eurotiales)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Elaphomycetaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Elaphomyces	Neacomys
Species	Elaphomyces granulatus	Neacomys guianae

Conservation Status

False Truffle

LC — Least Concern

Guianan Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	False Truffle	Guianan Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

False Truffle

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

Guianan Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.