Gray-footed Spiny-rat vs

Proechimys poliopus compared with Staphylococcus haemolyticus

Key Differences

• Gray-footed Spiny-rat is Vulnerable while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gray-footed Spiny-rat
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Staphylococcales
Family	Echimyidae	Staphylococcaceae
Genus	Proechimys	Staphylococcus
Species	Proechimys poliopus	Staphylococcus haemolyticus

Conservation Status

Gray-footed Spiny-rat

VU — Vulnerable

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gray-footed Spiny-rat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gray-footed Spiny-rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Staphylococcus haemolyticus is a coagulase-negative, Gram-positive coccus known for its broad antibiotic resistance and occasional opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients. It is a common commensal on human skin and mucous membranes worldwide. This bacterium can cause prosthetic device infections and bacteremia in hospital settings.