Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat vs

Nephelomys nimbosus compared with Staphylococcus equorum

Key Differences

• Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat is Vulnerable while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Staphylococcales
Family	Cricetidae	Staphylococcaceae
Genus	Nephelomys	Staphylococcus
Species	Nephelomys nimbosus	Staphylococcus equorum

Conservation Status

Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat

VU — Vulnerable

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Staphylococcus equorum is a coagulase-negative gram-positive coccus in the family Staphylococcaceae, commonly associated with horses and their environment. It is also found in fermented foods and has been studied for its role in the ripening of artisanal cheeses. Its conservation status is not evaluated.