Popayán Thomasomys vs Rounded Earthstar

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Geastrum saccatum

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Rounded Earthstar is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Rounded Earthstar
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Geastrales (Geastrales)
Family	Cricetidae	Geastraceae
Genus	Thomasomys	Geastrum
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Geastrum saccatum

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Rounded Earthstar

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Rounded Earthstar
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.

Rounded Earthstar

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.