Guianan Neacomys vs Marley’s Golden Mole

Neacomys guianae compared with Amblysomus marleyi

Key Differences

• Guianan Neacomys is Least Concern while Marley’s Golden Mole is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guianan Neacomys	Marley’s Golden Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)
Family	Cricetidae	Chrysochloridae
Genus	Neacomys	Amblysomus
Species	Neacomys guianae	Amblysomus marleyi

Evolutionary Relationship

Guianan Neacomys and Marley’s Golden Mole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Guianan Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Marley’s Golden Mole

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guianan Neacomys	Marley’s Golden Mole
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.

Marley’s Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.