Lesser Spot-nosed Monkey vs

Cercopithecus petaurista compared with Suillus amabilis

Key Differences

• Lesser Spot-nosed Monkey is Near Threatened while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Spot-nosed Monkey
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Boletales (Boletales)
Family	Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)	Suillaceae
Genus	Cercopithecus	Suillus
Species	Cercopithecus petaurista	Suillus amabilis

Conservation Status

Lesser Spot-nosed Monkey

NT — Near Threatened

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Spot-nosed Monkey
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Spot-nosed Monkey

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (8 countries).

Suillus amabilis is a mycorrhizal bolete mushroom in the family Suillaceae, forming symbiotic associations with conifers, particularly pines. It produces colorful fruitbodies with a slimy cap surface and pores instead of gills on the underside, characteristic of the genus. Its mycorrhizal relationship is essential for nutrient exchange between fungus and host tree in forest ecosystems.