Pampas fox vs Robust melanomys

Lycalopex gymnocercus compared with Melanomys robustulus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Pampas fox	Robust melanomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Cricetidae
Genus	Lycalopex	Melanomys
Species	Lycalopex gymnocercus	Melanomys robustulus

Evolutionary Relationship

Pampas fox and Robust melanomys share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Pampas fox

LC — Least Concern

Robust melanomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Pampas fox	Robust melanomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Pampas fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Robust melanomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.