Gray-footed Spiny-rat vs

Proechimys poliopus compared with Hyphoderma deviatum

Key Differences

• Gray-footed Spiny-rat is Vulnerable while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gray-footed Spiny-rat
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Polyporales (Polyporales)
Family	Echimyidae	Hyphodermataceae
Genus	Proechimys	Hyphoderma
Species	Proechimys poliopus	Hyphoderma deviatum

Conservation Status

Gray-footed Spiny-rat

VU — Vulnerable

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gray-footed Spiny-rat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gray-footed Spiny-rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.