Paracou Neacomys vs Rye Ergot

Neacomys paracou compared with Claviceps purpurea

Key Differences

• Paracou Neacomys is Least Concern while Rye Ergot is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paracou Neacomys	Rye Ergot
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Hypocreales (Hypocreales)
Family	Cricetidae	Clavicipitaceae
Genus	Neacomys	Claviceps
Species	Neacomys paracou	Claviceps purpurea

Conservation Status

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Rye Ergot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paracou Neacomys	Rye Ergot
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.

Rye Ergot

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).