Common Neacomys vs

Neacomys spinosus compared with Coprinopsis pseudofriesii

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Common Neacomys
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (cordados)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Roedores)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Psathyrellaceae
Genus	Neacomys	Coprinopsis
Species	Neacomys spinosus	Coprinopsis pseudofriesii

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.

Coprinopsis pseudofriesii é um pequeno cogumelo tinta relacionado com o cogumelo tinta lanoso, com um chapéu cinza-pálido que se liquefaz ao amadurecer. Cresce em solos muito orgânicos, composto antigo e perto de detritos lenhosos enterrados em florestas temperadas. Este fungo saprotrófico decompõe matéria orgânica e material lenhoso no seu habitat de solo florestal.