Popayán Thomasomys vs Sessile Earthstar

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Geastrum fimbriatum

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Sessile Earthstar is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Sessile 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 fimbriatum

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Sessile Earthstar

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Sessile 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.

Sessile 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).