Leaf Parachute vs Minca Spiny Rat

Marasmius epiphyllus compared with Proechimys mincae

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leaf Parachute	Minca Spiny Rat
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Marasmiaceae	Echimyidae
Genus	Marasmius	Proechimys
Species	Marasmius epiphyllus	Proechimys mincae

Conservation Status

Leaf Parachute

DD — Data Deficient

Minca Spiny Rat

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leaf Parachute	Minca Spiny Rat
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).

Minca Spiny Rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.