Larch Milkcap vs Narrow-footed Neacomys

Lactarius porninsis compared with Neacomys tenuipes

Key Differences

• Larch Milkcap is Endangered while Narrow-footed Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Larch Milkcap	Narrow-footed Neacomys
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Russulales (Russulales)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Russulaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Lactarius	Neacomys
Species	Lactarius porninsis	Neacomys tenuipes

Conservation Status

Larch Milkcap

EN — Endangered

Narrow-footed Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Larch Milkcap	Narrow-footed Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Larch Milkcap

Habitat

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

Range

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

Narrow-footed Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.