Alston s Cotton Rat vs Bermuda Maidenhair Fern
Sigmodon alstoni compared with Adiantum bellum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alston s Cotton Rat | Bermuda Maidenhair Fern |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Polypodiales (Polypodiales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Pteridaceae |
| Genus | Sigmodon | Adiantum |
| Species | Sigmodon alstoni | Adiantum bellum |
Conservation Status
Alston s Cotton Rat
LC — Least ConcernBermuda Maidenhair Fern
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alston s Cotton Rat | Bermuda Maidenhair Fern |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alston s Cotton Rat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.
Bermuda Maidenhair Fern
Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.
Alston s Cotton Rat
The Alston s Cotton Rat (Sigmodon alstoni) is a species in the genus Sigmodon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.
Bermuda Maidenhair Fern
The Bermuda Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum bellum) is a species in the genus Adiantum. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.
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