Amazonian Nectomys vs Silky jackbean

Nectomys rattus compared with Canavalia sericea

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Amazonian Nectomys Silky jackbean
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Fabales (Legumes & Allies)
Family Cricetidae Fabaceae
Genus Nectomys Canavalia
Species Nectomys rattus Canavalia sericea

Conservation Status

Amazonian Nectomys

LC — Least Concern

Silky jackbean

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Amazonian Nectomys Silky jackbean
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.

Silky jackbean

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found in United States.

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.

Silky jackbean

No description available.

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