Popayán Thomasomys vs Slender Waxcap

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Hygrocybe radiata

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Slender Waxcap is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Slender Waxcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Hygrophoraceae
Genus	Thomasomys	Hygrocybe
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Hygrocybe radiata

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Slender Waxcap

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Slender Waxcap
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.

Slender Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

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