Amazonian Nectomys vs double square-spot

Nectomys rattus compared with Xestia triangulum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Amazonian Nectomys double square-spot
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Insecta (Insects)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Cricetidae Noctuidae
Genus Nectomys Xestia
Species Nectomys rattus Xestia triangulum

Evolutionary Relationship

Amazonian Nectomys and double square-spot share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Amazonian Nectomys

LC — Least Concern

double square-spot

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Amazonian Nectomys double square-spot
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amazonian Nectomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

double square-spot

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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.

double square-spot

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