marbled lungfish vs Paracou Neacomys

Protopterus aethiopicus compared with Neacomys paracou

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	marbled lungfish	Paracou Neacomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Dipneusti (Dipneusti)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Ceratodontiformes (Ceratodontiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Protopteridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Protopterus	Neacomys
Species	Protopterus aethiopicus	Neacomys paracou

Evolutionary Relationship

marbled lungfish and Paracou Neacomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

marbled lungfish

LC — Least Concern

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	marbled lungfish	Paracou Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

marbled lungfish

Habitat

Native to Africa, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Rwanda.

Paracou Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.