Hyrcanian Field Mouse vs Lofty Pericote

Apodemus hyrcanicus compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Key Differences

• Hyrcanian Field Mouse is Near Threatened while Lofty Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hyrcanian Field Mouse	Lofty Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Cricetidae
Genus	Apodemus	Auliscomys
Species	Apodemus hyrcanicus	Auliscomys sublimis

Evolutionary Relationship

Hyrcanian Field Mouse and Lofty Pericote share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Hyrcanian Field Mouse

NT — Near Threatened

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hyrcanian Field Mouse	Lofty Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hyrcanian Field Mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.