Lesser Smoothcap vs Pearson s Pericote

Atrichum angustatum compared with Andalgalomys pearsoni

Key Differences

• Lesser Smoothcap is Vulnerable while Pearson s Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Smoothcap	Pearson s Pericote
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Bryophyta	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Polytrichopsida (Polytrichopsida)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Polytrichales (Polytrichales)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Polytrichaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Atrichum	Andalgalomys
Species	Atrichum angustatum	Andalgalomys pearsoni

Conservation Status

Lesser Smoothcap

VU — Vulnerable

Pearson s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Smoothcap	Pearson s Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Smoothcap

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Pearson s Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.