Pacific Spiny-rat vs Species code: Hs
Proechimys decumanus compared with Halophila stipulacea
Key Differences
- Pacific Spiny-rat is Near Threatened while Species code: Hs is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Pacific Spiny-rat | Species code: Hs |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Alismatales (Alismatales) |
| Family | Echimyidae | Hydrocharitaceae |
| Genus | Proechimys | Halophila |
| Species | Proechimys decumanus | Halophila stipulacea |
Conservation Status
Pacific Spiny-rat
NT — Near ThreatenedSpecies code: Hs
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Pacific Spiny-rat | Species code: Hs |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Pacific Spiny-rat
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Range
Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Species code: Hs
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Libya, Tunisia), Asia (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Dominica, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines).
Pacific Spiny-rat
No description available.
Species code: Hs
No description available.
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