Andean Akodont vs Flea beetle

Abrothrix andinus compared with Epitrix pubescens

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Akodont Flea beetle
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Insecta (Insects)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family Cricetidae Chrysomelidae
Genus Abrothrix Epitrix
Species Abrothrix andinus Epitrix pubescens

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Akodont and Flea beetle share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Flea beetle

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Akodont Flea beetle
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Flea beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Andean Akodont

The Andean Akodont (Abrothrix andinus) is a species in the genus Abrothrix. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Flea beetle

No description available.

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