Large Luzon Carpomys vs Margay

Carpomys melanurus compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Large Luzon Carpomys is Data Deficient while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large Luzon Carpomys	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Carpomys	Leopardus
Species	Carpomys melanurus	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

Large Luzon Carpomys and Margay share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Large Luzon Carpomys

DD — Data Deficient

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large Luzon Carpomys	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large Luzon Carpomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.