Dodder Astragalus vs Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Astragalus cuscutae compared with Neusticomys peruviensis

Key Differences

• Dodder Astragalus is Endangered while Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dodder Astragalus	Peruvian Ichthyomyine
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	Neusticomys
Species	Astragalus cuscutae	Neusticomys peruviensis

Conservation Status

Dodder Astragalus

EN — Endangered

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dodder Astragalus	Peruvian Ichthyomyine
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.

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.