Citron vs Lofty Pericote
Citrus medica compared with Auliscomys sublimis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Citron | Lofty Pericote |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Sapindales (Sapindales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Rutaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Citrus | Auliscomys |
| Species | Citrus medica | Auliscomys sublimis |
Conservation Status
Citron
LC — Least ConcernLofty Pericote
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Citron | Lofty Pericote |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Citron
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Laos, Maldives), Europe (Croatia, France), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).
Lofty Pericote
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Citron
The Citron (Citrus medica) is a species in the genus Citrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Lofty Pericote
No description available.
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