Guaira Spiny-rat vs

Proechimys guairae compared with Phlebia diffissa

Key Differences

• Guaira Spiny-rat is Least Concern while is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guaira 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	Meruliaceae
Genus	Proechimys	Phlebia
Species	Proechimys guairae	Phlebia diffissa

Conservation Status

Guaira Spiny-rat

LC — Least Concern

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guaira Spiny-rat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Guaira Spiny-rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.