Benin Ebony vs Lofty Pericote

Diospyros iturensis compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Benin Ebony Lofty Pericote
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Ericales (Ericales) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Ebenaceae Cricetidae
Genus Diospyros Auliscomys
Species Diospyros iturensis Auliscomys sublimis

Conservation Status

Benin Ebony

LC — Least Concern

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Benin Ebony Lofty Pericote
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Benin Ebony

Habitat

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

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Benin Ebony

The Benin Ebony (Diospyros iturensis) is a species in the genus Diospyros. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Lofty Pericote

No description available.

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