Fiery Milkcap vs Paracou Neacomys

Lactarius pyrogalus compared with Neacomys paracou

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fiery Milkcap	Paracou Neacomys
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Russulales (Russulales)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Russulaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Lactarius	Neacomys
Species	Lactarius pyrogalus	Neacomys paracou

Conservation Status

Fiery Milkcap

LC — Least Concern

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fiery Milkcap	Paracou Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fiery Milkcap

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.