Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Willow Milkcap

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Lactarius aspideus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Willow Milkcap
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	Lactarius
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Lactarius aspideus

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Willow Milkcap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Willow Milkcap
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.

Willow Milkcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.