Hudson s Thomaomys vs Pine Milkcap

Thomasomys hudsoni compared with Lactarius musteus

Key Differences

• Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable while Pine Milkcap is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hudson s Thomaomys	Pine Milkcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family	Cricetidae	Russulaceae
Genus	Thomasomys	Lactarius
Species	Thomasomys hudsoni	Lactarius musteus

Conservation Status

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

Pine Milkcap

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hudson s Thomaomys	Pine Milkcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hudson s Thomaomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

Pine Milkcap

Habitat

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

Range

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