Pichincha Thomasomys vs Scaly Ink Cap

Thomasomys vulcani compared with Coprinopsis variegata

Key Differences

• Pichincha Thomasomys is Least Concern while Scaly Ink Cap is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Pichincha Thomasomys	Scaly Ink Cap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Psathyrellaceae
Genus	Thomasomys	Coprinopsis
Species	Thomasomys vulcani	Coprinopsis variegata

Conservation Status

Pichincha Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Scaly Ink Cap

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Pichincha Thomasomys	Scaly Ink Cap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Pichincha Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Scaly Ink Cap

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.