Narrow-footed Neacomys vs Spindle Shank

Neacomys tenuipes compared with Gymnopus fusipes

Key Differences

• Narrow-footed Neacomys is Least Concern while Spindle Shank is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Narrow-footed Neacomys	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	Neacomys	Gymnopus
Species	Neacomys tenuipes	Gymnopus fusipes

Conservation Status

Narrow-footed Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Spindle Shank

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Narrow-footed Neacomys	Spindle Shank
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Narrow-footed Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

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.