Paracou Neacomys vs Slender Waxcap

Neacomys paracou compared with Hygrocybe radiata

Key Differences

• Paracou Neacomys is Least Concern while Slender Waxcap is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paracou Neacomys	Slender Waxcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Hygrophoraceae
Genus	Neacomys	Hygrocybe
Species	Neacomys paracou	Hygrocybe radiata

Conservation Status

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Slender Waxcap

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paracou Neacomys	Slender Waxcap
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 Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

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