Blackgum vs Lofty Pericote

Nyssa aquatica compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Blackgum Lofty Pericote
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Cornales (Cornales) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Nyssaceae Cricetidae
Genus Nyssa Auliscomys
Species Nyssa aquatica Auliscomys sublimis

Conservation Status

Blackgum

LC — Least Concern

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Blackgum Lofty Pericote
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blackgum

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Blackgum

The Blackgum (Nyssa aquatica) is a species in the genus Nyssa. 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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