Beach Pea vs Central Andes Oldfield Mouse

Lathyrus japonicus compared with Thomasomys contradictus

Key Differences

  • Beach Pea is Extinct while Central Andes Oldfield Mouse is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Beach Pea Central Andes Oldfield Mouse
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Fabales (Legumes & Allies) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Fabaceae Cricetidae
Genus Lathyrus Thomasomys
Species Lathyrus japonicus Thomasomys contradictus

Conservation Status

Beach Pea

EX — Extinct

Central Andes Oldfield Mouse

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Beach Pea Central Andes Oldfield Mouse
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beach Pea

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

Central Andes Oldfield Mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Beach Pea

The Beach Pea (Lathyrus japonicus) is a species in the genus Lathyrus. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Central Andes Oldfield Mouse

The Central Andes Oldfield Mouse (Thomasomys contradictus) is a species in the genus Thomasomys. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Found in Colombia.

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