Andean Akodont vs Scrub Hare

Abrothrix andinus compared with Lepus saxatilis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Akodont	Scrub Hare
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family	Cricetidae	Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares)
Genus	Abrothrix	Lepus
Species	Abrothrix andinus	Lepus saxatilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Akodont and Scrub Hare share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Andean Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Scrub Hare

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Akodont	Scrub Hare
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Scrub Hare

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.