Paracou Neacomys vs Quartz Webcap

Neacomys paracou compared with Cortinarius quarciticus

Key Differences

• Paracou Neacomys is Least Concern while Quartz Webcap is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paracou Neacomys	Quartz Webcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Cortinariaceae
Genus	Neacomys	Cortinarius
Species	Neacomys paracou	Cortinarius quarciticus

Conservation Status

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Quartz Webcap

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paracou Neacomys	Quartz Webcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paracou Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Quartz Webcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.