'Ihi vs Mérida Rhipidomys
Oxalis corniculata compared with Rhipidomys venustus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | 'Ihi | Mérida Rhipidomys |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Oxalidales (Oxalidales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Oxalidaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Oxalis | Rhipidomys |
| Species | Oxalis corniculata | Rhipidomys venustus |
Conservation Status
'Ihi
LC — Least ConcernMérida Rhipidomys
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | 'Ihi | Mérida Rhipidomys |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
'Ihi
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (17 countries), Europe (30 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (7 countries).
Mérida Rhipidomys
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Venezuela.
'Ihi
No description available.
Mérida Rhipidomys
No description available.
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