Common Neacomys vs

Neacomys spinosus compared with Hyphoderma occidentale

Key Differences

  • Common Neacomys is Least Concern while is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Common Neacomys
Kingdom Animalia (動物) Fungi (菌界)
Phylum Chordata (脊索動物) Basidiomycota (担子菌門)
Class Mammalia (哺乳類) Agaricomycetes (真正担子菌綱)
Order Rodentia (ネズミ目) Polyporales (多孔菌目)
Family Cricetidae Hyphodermataceae
Genus Neacomys Hyphoderma
Species Neacomys spinosus Hyphoderma occidentale

Conservation Status

Common Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Common Neacomys
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Common Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Common Neacomys

<em>Neacomys spinosus</em>, the common neacomys or spiny neacomys, is a small rodent in the family Cricetidae found in South America. This ground-dwelling mouse is characterized by its distinctively spiny fur, an adaptation that may provide protection against predators. <em>Neacomys spinosus</em> typically inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests, forest edges, and adjacent scrubby vegetation in northwestern South America, with its geographic range including Colombia and surrounding countries. The species forages on the forest floor and in low vegetation, and is believed to consume seeds, plant material, and invertebrates, although specific dietary data are limited. It is currently assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN, with populations considered stable across its range, though ongoing deforestation in the Amazonian and Andean foothills may present long-term threats. Biological traits such as lifespan, body size, and diet remain poorly documented for this species across its full range. <em>Neacomys spinosus</em> plays a role in seed dispersal and forms part of the prey base for small mammalian and avian predators in its tropical forest ecosystems.

Hyphoderma occidentaleはタマチョレイタケ科(Polyporaceae)の皮革菌類で、情報不足(DD)と評価されている。森林環境の枯れ木上に薄い復着(地衣状)子実体として生育する。分布と個体群サイズに関する不十分なデータにより、包括的な保全評価が困難である。

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