Amur Brown Lemming vs Azara's Broad-headed Oryzomys
Lemmus amurensis compared with Hylaeamys megacephalus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amur Brown Lemming | Azara's Broad-headed Oryzomys |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class same | Mammalia (Mammals) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order same | Rodentia (Rodents) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family same | Cricetidae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Lemmus | Hylaeamys |
| Species | Lemmus amurensis | Hylaeamys megacephalus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Amur Brown Lemming and Azara's Broad-headed Oryzomys share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.
Conservation Status
Amur Brown Lemming
LC — Least ConcernAzara's Broad-headed Oryzomys
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amur Brown Lemming | Azara's Broad-headed Oryzomys |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Amur Brown Lemming
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Azara's Broad-headed Oryzomys
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Venezuela.
Amur Brown Lemming
The Amur Brown Lemming (Lemmus amurensis) is a species in the genus Lemmus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Azara's Broad-headed Oryzomys
The Azara's Broad-headed Oryzomys (Hylaeamys megacephalus) is a species in the genus Hylaeamys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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