Ninespot Chimaera vs Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Hydrolagus barbouri compared with Neusticomys peruviensis

Key Differences

• Ninespot Chimaera is Data Deficient while Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ninespot Chimaera	Peruvian Ichthyomyine
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Holocephali (Holocephali)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Chimaeridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Hydrolagus	Neusticomys
Species	Hydrolagus barbouri	Neusticomys peruviensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Ninespot Chimaera and Peruvian Ichthyomyine share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Ninespot Chimaera

DD — Data Deficient

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ninespot Chimaera	Peruvian Ichthyomyine
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ninespot Chimaera

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.