Dodder Astragalus vs Guianan Neacomys

Astragalus cuscutae compared with Neacomys guianae

Key Differences

• Dodder Astragalus is Endangered while Guianan Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dodder Astragalus	Guianan Neacomys
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Fabales (Legumes & Allies)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Fabaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Astragalus	Neacomys
Species	Astragalus cuscutae	Neacomys guianae

Conservation Status

Dodder Astragalus

EN — Endangered

Guianan Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dodder Astragalus	Guianan Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dodder Astragalus

Habitat

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

Guianan Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.