Guianan Neacomys vs Sand Deceiver

Neacomys guianae compared with Laccaria maritima

Key Differences

• Guianan Neacomys is Least Concern while Sand Deceiver is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guianan Neacomys	Sand Deceiver
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Hydnangiaceae
Genus	Neacomys	Laccaria
Species	Neacomys guianae	Laccaria maritima

Conservation Status

Guianan Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Sand Deceiver

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guianan Neacomys	Sand Deceiver
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Guianan Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Sand Deceiver

Habitat

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

Range

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