Mérida Rhipidomys vs

Rhipidomys venustus compared with Suillus amabilis

Key Differences

• Mérida Rhipidomys is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mérida Rhipidomys
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Boletales (Boletales)
Family	Cricetidae	Suillaceae
Genus	Rhipidomys	Suillus
Species	Rhipidomys venustus	Suillus amabilis

Conservation Status

Mérida Rhipidomys

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mérida Rhipidomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mérida Rhipidomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.