Orange Polypore vs Popayán Thomasomys

Hapalopilus croceus compared with Thomasomys popayanus

Key Differences

• Orange Polypore is Critically Endangered while Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Orange Polypore	Popayán Thomasomys
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	Thomasomys
Species	Hapalopilus croceus	Thomasomys popayanus

Conservation Status

Orange Polypore

CR — Critically Endangered

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Orange Polypore	Popayán Thomasomys
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.

Popayán Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.