Dusky melanomys vs face fly

Melanomys caliginosus compared with Musca autumnalis

Key Differences

• Dusky melanomys is Least Concern while face fly is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky melanomys	face fly
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Diptera (Diptera)
Family	Cricetidae	Muscidae
Genus	Melanomys	Musca
Species	Melanomys caliginosus	Musca autumnalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky melanomys and face fly share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Dusky melanomys

LC — Least Concern

face fly

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky melanomys	face fly
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky melanomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

face fly

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.