Popayán Thomasomys vs Rooting Bonnet

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Mycena megaspora

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Rooting Bonnet is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Rooting Bonnet
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Mycenaceae
Genus	Thomasomys	Mycena
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Mycena megaspora

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Rooting Bonnet

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Rooting Bonnet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Popayán Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Rooting Bonnet

Habitat

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

Range

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