Blacktail spurdog vs Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Squalus melanurus compared with Neusticomys peruviensis

Key Differences

• Blacktail spurdog is Data Deficient while Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blacktail spurdog	Peruvian Ichthyomyine
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Squaliformes (Squaliformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Squalidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Squalus	Neusticomys
Species	Squalus melanurus	Neusticomys peruviensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Blacktail spurdog and Peruvian Ichthyomyine share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Blacktail spurdog

DD — Data Deficient

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blacktail spurdog	Peruvian Ichthyomyine
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blacktail spurdog

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Blacktail spurdog

The Blacktail spurdog (Squalus melanurus) is a species in the genus Squalus. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.