Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Russula subrubens

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family	Cricetidae	Russulaceae
Genus	Neusticomys	Russula
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Russula subrubens

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Russula subrubens is a mycorrhizal mushroom in the family Russulaceae, forming ectomycorrhizal associations with deciduous and coniferous trees. It produces medium-sized fruitbodies with reddish to pinkish caps and brittle white gills typical of the genus Russula. Assessed as Least Concern, it is found in temperate woodland habitats across Europe.