Andean Mouse vs Fulvous Colilargo

Andinomys edax compared with Oligoryzomys fulvescens

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Mouse	Fulvous Colilargo
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	Andinomys	Oligoryzomys
Species	Andinomys edax	Oligoryzomys fulvescens

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Mouse and Fulvous Colilargo share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Andean Mouse

LC — Least Concern

Fulvous Colilargo

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Mouse	Fulvous Colilargo
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fulvous Colilargo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Andean Mouse

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