Amazonian Nectomys vs Black-fronted Forktail
Nectomys rattus compared with Ischnura denticollis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amazonian Nectomys | Black-fronted Forktail |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Genus | Nectomys | Ischnura |
| Species | Nectomys rattus | Ischnura denticollis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Amazonian Nectomys and Black-fronted Forktail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Amazonian Nectomys
LC — Least ConcernBlack-fronted Forktail
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amazonian Nectomys | Black-fronted Forktail |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Amazonian Nectomys
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.
Black-fronted Forktail
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in Colombia.
Amazonian Nectomys
The Amazonian Nectomys (Nectomys rattus) is a species in the genus Nectomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Black-fronted Forktail
The Black-fronted Forktail (Ischnura denticollis) is a species in the genus Ischnura. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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