Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Scented Webcap

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Cortinarius agathosmus

Key Differences

• Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern while Scented Webcap is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Scented Webcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (cordados)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Roedores)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Cortinariaceae
Genus	Neusticomys	Cortinarius
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Cortinarius agathosmus

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Scented Webcap

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Scented Webcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Scented Webcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.