Broad-headed Chiruromys vs Dixie ticktrefoil
Chiruromys lamia compared with Desmodium tortuosum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad-headed Chiruromys | Dixie ticktrefoil |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Muridae (Mice & Rats) | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Chiruromys | Desmodium |
| Species | Chiruromys lamia | Desmodium tortuosum |
Conservation Status
Broad-headed Chiruromys
LC — Least ConcernDixie ticktrefoil
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad-headed Chiruromys | Dixie ticktrefoil |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad-headed Chiruromys
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Dixie ticktrefoil
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (4 countries).
Broad-headed Chiruromys
The Broad-headed Chiruromys (Chiruromys lamia) is a species in the genus Chiruromys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Dixie ticktrefoil
No description available.
Related Comparisons
Nature FYI Family
Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.
Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia