Western Amazonian Nectomys

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (حيوانات)

Phylum

Chordata (حبليات)

Class

Mammalia (ثدييات)

Order

Rodentia (قوارض)

Family

Cricetidae

Genus

Nectomys

Species

Nectomys apicalis (Western Amazonian Nectomys)

Similar Species in Nectomys

Amazonian Nectomys

Nectomys rattus

Least Concern

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Trinidad Nectomys

Nectomys palmipes

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Amazonian Nectomys?

The scientific name of Western Amazonian Nectomys is Nectomys apicalis. It belongs to the genus Nectomys.

What is the conservation status of Western Amazonian Nectomys?

Western Amazonian Nectomys (Nectomys apicalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Western Amazonian Nectomys live?

Western Amazonian Nectomys is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.

What family does Western Amazonian Nectomys belong to?

Western Amazonian Nectomys (Nectomys apicalis) belongs to the genus Nectomys, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.

Is Western Amazonian Nectomys endangered?

No, Western Amazonian Nectomys (Nectomys apicalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Western Amazonian Nectomys belong to?

Western Amazonian Nectomys (Nectomys apicalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Western Amazonian Nectomys?

The closest relatives of Western Amazonian Nectomys in the genus Nectomys include Amazonian Nectomys, Trinidad Nectomys.