Amazonian Nectomys vs flat millipede

Nectomys rattus compared with Polydesmus angustus

Key Differences

• Amazonian Nectomys is Least Concern while flat millipede is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amazonian Nectomys	flat millipede
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Diplopoda (Diplopoda)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Polydesmida (Polydesmida)
Family	Cricetidae	Polydesmidae
Genus	Nectomys	Polydesmus
Species	Nectomys rattus	Polydesmus angustus

Evolutionary Relationship

Amazonian Nectomys and flat millipede share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Amazonian Nectomys

LC — Least Concern

flat millipede

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amazonian Nectomys	flat millipede
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.

flat millipede

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, 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.