Benin Ebony vs Long-nosed Scolomys

Diospyros iturensis compared with Scolomys ucayalensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Benin Ebony Long-nosed Scolomys
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 Scolomys
Species Diospyros iturensis Scolomys ucayalensis

Conservation Status

Benin Ebony

LC — Least Concern

Long-nosed Scolomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Benin Ebony Long-nosed Scolomys
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.

Long-nosed Scolomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

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.

Long-nosed Scolomys

No description available.

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