Pichincha Thomasomys vs Velvet Shield

Thomasomys vulcani compared with Pluteus umbrosus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Pichincha Thomasomys	Velvet Shield
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Pluteaceae
Genus	Thomasomys	Pluteus
Species	Thomasomys vulcani	Pluteus umbrosus

Conservation Status

Pichincha Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Velvet Shield

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Pichincha Thomasomys	Velvet Shield
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.

Velvet Shield

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.