Mt Pirri Deermouse vs Spindle Shank

Isthmomys pirrensis compared with Gymnopus fusipes

Key Differences

• Mt Pirri Deermouse is Least Concern while Spindle Shank is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mt Pirri Deermouse	Spindle Shank
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Omphalotaceae
Genus	Isthmomys	Gymnopus
Species	Isthmomys pirrensis	Gymnopus fusipes

Conservation Status

Mt Pirri Deermouse

LC — Least Concern

Spindle Shank

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mt Pirri Deermouse	Spindle Shank
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mt Pirri Deermouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Spindle Shank

Habitat

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

Range

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