Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Soft Puffball

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Lycoperdon molle

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Soft Puffball
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Lycoperdaceae
Genus	Neusticomys	Lycoperdon
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Lycoperdon molle

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Soft Puffball

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Soft Puffball
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.

Soft Puffball

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).