Paracou Neacomys vs Perija Small-eared Shrew

Neacomys paracou compared with Cryptotis perijensis

Key Differences

• Paracou Neacomys is Least Concern while Perija Small-eared Shrew is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paracou Neacomys	Perija Small-eared Shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Cricetidae	Soricidae
Genus	Neacomys	Cryptotis
Species	Neacomys paracou	Cryptotis perijensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Paracou Neacomys and Perija Small-eared Shrew share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Perija Small-eared Shrew

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paracou Neacomys	Perija Small-eared Shrew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paracou Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Perija Small-eared Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.