Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat vs Paracou Neacomys

Nephelomys nimbosus compared with Neacomys paracou

Key Differences

• Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat is Vulnerable while Paracou Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat	Paracou Neacomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (حيوانات)	Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum same	Chordata (حبليات)	Chordata (حبليات)
Class same	Mammalia (ثدييات)	Mammalia (ثدييات)
Order same	Rodentia (قوارض)	Rodentia (قوارض)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Nephelomys	Neacomys
Species	Nephelomys nimbosus	Neacomys paracou

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat and Paracou Neacomys share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat

VU — Vulnerable

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat	Paracou Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Paracou Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.