Large Oecomys vs Potto

Oecomys superans compared with Perodicticus potto

Key Differences

• Large Oecomys is Least Concern while Potto is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large Oecomys	Potto
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Cricetidae	Lorisidae
Genus	Oecomys	Perodicticus
Species	Oecomys superans	Perodicticus potto

Evolutionary Relationship

Large Oecomys and Potto share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Large Oecomys

LC — Least Concern

Potto

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large Oecomys	Potto
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large Oecomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

Potto

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.