Papuan Abeomelomys vs small tortoiseshell

Abeomelomys sevia compared with Aglais urticae

Key Differences

• Papuan Abeomelomys is Least Concern while small tortoiseshell is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Papuan Abeomelomys	small tortoiseshell
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus	Abeomelomys	Aglais
Species	Abeomelomys sevia	Aglais urticae

Evolutionary Relationship

Papuan Abeomelomys and small tortoiseshell share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Papuan Abeomelomys

LC — Least Concern

small tortoiseshell

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Papuan Abeomelomys	small tortoiseshell
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Papuan Abeomelomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

small tortoiseshell

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (41 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

small tortoiseshell

small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.