Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Splendid Waxcap

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Hygrocybe splendidissima

Key Differences

• Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern while Splendid Waxcap is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Splendid 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 splendidissima

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Splendid Waxcap

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Splendid 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.

Splendid Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.