Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea vs Pacific Spiny-rat
Lathyrus latifolius compared with Proechimys decumanus
Key Differences
- Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea is Least Concern while Pacific Spiny-rat is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea | Pacific Spiny-rat |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Fabaceae | Echimyidae |
| Genus | Lathyrus | Proechimys |
| Species | Lathyrus latifolius | Proechimys decumanus |
Conservation Status
Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea
LC — Least ConcernPacific Spiny-rat
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea | Pacific Spiny-rat |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea
Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Japan), Europe (14 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).
Pacific Spiny-rat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea
The Broad-Leaf Everlasting Pea (Lathyrus latifolius) is a species in the genus Lathyrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Pacific Spiny-rat
No description available.
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