Norway lemming vs Paracou Neacomys

Lemmus lemmus compared with Neacomys paracou

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Norway lemming	Paracou Neacomys
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	Lemmus	Neacomys
Species	Lemmus lemmus	Neacomys paracou

Evolutionary Relationship

Norway lemming and Paracou Neacomys share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Norway lemming

LC — Least Concern

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Norway lemming	Paracou Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Norway lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Paracou Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.