Leaf Parachute vs Lofty Pericote

Marasmius epiphyllus compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Key Differences

• Leaf Parachute is Data Deficient while Lofty Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leaf Parachute	Lofty Pericote
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Marasmiaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Marasmius	Auliscomys
Species	Marasmius epiphyllus	Auliscomys sublimis

Conservation Status

Leaf Parachute

DD — Data Deficient

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leaf Parachute	Lofty Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leaf Parachute

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.