Paracou Neacomys vs Slender Parasol

Neacomys paracou compared with Macrolepiota mastoidea

Key Differences

• Paracou Neacomys is Least Concern while Slender Parasol is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paracou Neacomys	Slender Parasol
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus	Neacomys	Macrolepiota
Species	Neacomys paracou	Macrolepiota mastoidea

Conservation Status

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Slender Parasol

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paracou Neacomys	Slender Parasol
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.

Slender Parasol

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.