Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Slender Waxcap

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Hygrocybe radiata

Key Differences

• Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern while Slender Waxcap is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	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	Neusticomys	Hygrocybe
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Hygrocybe radiata

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Slender Waxcap

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Slender Waxcap
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.

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.