Amazonian Nectomys vs

Nectomys rattus compared with Opegrapha rupestris

Key Differences

  • Amazonian Nectomys is Least Concern while is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Amazonian Nectomys
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Ostropales (Ostropales)
Family Cricetidae Graphidaceae
Genus Nectomys Opegrapha
Species Nectomys rattus Opegrapha rupestris

Conservation Status

Amazonian Nectomys

LC — Least Concern

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Amazonian Nectomys
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.

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 5 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

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