Paracou Neacomys vs Scaly Ink Cap

Neacomys paracou compared with Coprinopsis variegata

Key Differences

• Paracou Neacomys is Least Concern while Scaly Ink Cap is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paracou Neacomys	Scaly Ink Cap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Psathyrellaceae
Genus	Neacomys	Coprinopsis
Species	Neacomys paracou	Coprinopsis variegata

Conservation Status

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Scaly Ink Cap

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paracou Neacomys	Scaly Ink Cap
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.

Scaly Ink Cap

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.