Larch Spike vs Mt Pirri Deermouse

Gomphidius maculatus compared with Isthmomys pirrensis

Key Differences

• Larch Spike is Endangered while Mt Pirri Deermouse is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Larch Spike	Mt Pirri Deermouse
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Boletales (Boletales)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Gomphidiaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Gomphidius	Isthmomys
Species	Gomphidius maculatus	Isthmomys pirrensis

Conservation Status

Larch Spike

EN — Endangered

Mt Pirri Deermouse

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Larch Spike	Mt Pirri Deermouse
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Larch Spike

Habitat

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Mt Pirri Deermouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.