Matsutake vs Paracou Neacomys

Tricholoma matsutake compared with Neacomys paracou

Key Differences

• Matsutake is Near Threatened while Paracou Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Matsutake	Paracou Neacomys
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Tricholomataceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Tricholoma	Neacomys
Species	Tricholoma matsutake	Neacomys paracou

Conservation Status

Matsutake

NT — Near Threatened

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Matsutake	Paracou Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Matsutake

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Paracou Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.