Mérida Aepeomys vs Silver Teal

Aepeomys lugens compared with Spatula versicolor

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mérida Aepeomys	Silver Teal
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Anatidae
Genus	Aepeomys	Spatula
Species	Aepeomys lugens	Spatula versicolor

Evolutionary Relationship

Mérida Aepeomys and Silver Teal share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Mérida Aepeomys

LC — Least Concern

Silver Teal

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mérida Aepeomys	Silver Teal
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mérida Aepeomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Silver Teal

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Belgium and Norway.