Common Neacomys vs

Neacomys spinosus compared with Flagelloscypha punctiformis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Common Neacomys
Kingdom	Animalia (동물)	Fungi (균계)
Phylum	Chordata (척삭동물)	Basidiomycota (담자균류)
Class	Mammalia (포유류)	Agaricomycetes (주름버섯강)
Order	Rodentia (설치류)	Agaricales (주름버섯목)
Family	Cricetidae	Niaceae
Genus	Neacomys	Flagelloscypha
Species	Neacomys spinosus	Flagelloscypha punctiformis

Conservation Status

Common Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

LC — Least Concern

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 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.

Flagelloscypha punctiformis는 외표면에 강모 모양의 털이 있는 극소형의 흰색~크림색 자낭반을 지닌 털컵버섯이다. 온대 유럽 삼림 낙엽수의 죽은 가지와 잔가지에 자라며, 죽은 목질 식물 재료를 분해하는 부생 자낭균류이다.