Asshafa Iris vs Lofty Pericote

Iris atrofusca compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Key Differences

• Asshafa Iris is Near Threatened while Lofty Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Asshafa Iris	Lofty Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Mantodea (Mantodea)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Eremiaphilidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Iris	Auliscomys
Species	Iris atrofusca	Auliscomys sublimis

Evolutionary Relationship

Asshafa Iris and Lofty Pericote share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Asshafa Iris

NT — Near Threatened

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Asshafa Iris	Lofty Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Asshafa Iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Asshafa Iris

The Asshafa Iris (Iris atrofusca) is a species in the genus Iris. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.