Andean Pericote vs Grass Parachute

Phyllotis andium compared with Marasmius curreyi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Grass Parachute
Kingdom Animalia (Tier) Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum Chordata (Chordatiere) Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class Mammalia (Säugetiere) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Nagetiere) Agaricales (Champignonartige)
Family Cricetidae Marasmiaceae
Genus Phyllotis Marasmius
Species Phyllotis andium Marasmius curreyi

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Grass Parachute

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Grass Parachute
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Grass Parachute

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Andean Pericote

The Andean Pericote (Phyllotis andium) is a species in the genus Phyllotis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Grass Parachute

No description available.

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