Popayán Thomasomys vs Silky Piggyback

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Asterophora parasitica

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Silky Piggyback is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Silky Piggyback
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Lyophyllaceae
Genus	Thomasomys	Asterophora
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Asterophora parasitica

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Silky Piggyback

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Silky Piggyback
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.

Silky Piggyback

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.