Guianan Neacomys vs Scaly Tooth

Neacomys guianae compared with Sarcodon squamosus

Key Differences

• Guianan Neacomys is Least Concern while Scaly Tooth is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guianan Neacomys	Scaly Tooth
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Thelephorales (Thelephorales)
Family	Cricetidae	Bankeraceae
Genus	Neacomys	Sarcodon
Species	Neacomys guianae	Sarcodon squamosus

Conservation Status

Guianan Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Scaly Tooth

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guianan Neacomys	Scaly Tooth
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.

Scaly Tooth

Habitat

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

Range

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