Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Satin Shield

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Pluteus plautus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Satin Shield
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Pluteaceae
Genus	Neusticomys	Pluteus
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Pluteus plautus

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Satin Shield

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Satin Shield
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.

Satin Shield

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.