Orange Polypore vs Paracou Neacomys

Hapalopilus croceus compared with Neacomys paracou

Key Differences

• Orange Polypore is Critically Endangered while Paracou Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Orange Polypore	Paracou Neacomys
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Polyporales (Polyporales)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Phanerochaetaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Hapalopilus	Neacomys
Species	Hapalopilus croceus	Neacomys paracou

Conservation Status

Orange Polypore

CR — Critically Endangered

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Orange Polypore	Paracou Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Orange Polypore

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Paracou Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.