Popayán Thomasomys vs Umbrella Polypore

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Polyporus umbellatus

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Umbrella Polypore is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Umbrella Polypore
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Polyporales (Polyporales)
Family	Cricetidae	Polyporaceae
Genus	Thomasomys	Polyporus
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Polyporus umbellatus

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Umbrella Polypore

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Umbrella Polypore
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.

Umbrella Polypore

Habitat

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

Range

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