Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Sickener

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Russula emetica

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Sickener
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 emetica

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Sickener

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Sickener
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.

Sickener

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).