Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Scaly Shield

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Pluteus petasatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Scaly 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 petasatus

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Scaly Shield

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Scaly 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.

Scaly Shield

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).