Guianan Neacomys vs marbled lungfish

Neacomys guianae compared with Protopterus aethiopicus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guianan Neacomys	marbled lungfish
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Dipneusti (Dipneusti)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Ceratodontiformes (Ceratodontiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Protopteridae
Genus	Neacomys	Protopterus
Species	Neacomys guianae	Protopterus aethiopicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Guianan Neacomys and marbled lungfish share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Guianan Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

marbled lungfish

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guianan Neacomys	marbled lungfish
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Guianan Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

marbled lungfish

Habitat

Native to Africa, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Rwanda.