Lofty Pericote vs Robust melanomys

Auliscomys sublimis compared with Melanomys robustulus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lofty Pericote	Robust melanomys
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 same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Melanomys
Species	Auliscomys sublimis	Melanomys robustulus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lofty Pericote and Robust melanomys share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Robust melanomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lofty Pericote	Robust melanomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Robust melanomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.