Paracou Neacomys vs Scented Webcap

Neacomys paracou compared with Cortinarius agathosmus

Key Differences

• Paracou Neacomys is Least Concern while Scented Webcap is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paracou Neacomys	Scented 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 agathosmus

Conservation Status

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Scented Webcap

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paracou Neacomys	Scented 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.

Scented Webcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.