Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Yellow Domecap

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Calocybe chrysenteron

Key Differences

• Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern while Yellow Domecap is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Yellow Domecap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Lyophyllaceae
Genus	Neusticomys	Calocybe
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Calocybe chrysenteron

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Yellow Domecap

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Yellow Domecap
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.

Yellow Domecap

Habitat

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

Range

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