Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Yellow Fieldcap

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Bolbitius titubans

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Yellow Fieldcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Bolbitiaceae
Genus	Neusticomys	Bolbitius
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Bolbitius titubans

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Yellow Fieldcap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Yellow Fieldcap
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 Fieldcap

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).