Paracou Neacomys vs Swallow-tailed Cotinga

Neacomys paracou compared with Phibalura flavirostris

Key Differences

• Paracou Neacomys is Least Concern while Swallow-tailed Cotinga is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paracou Neacomys	Swallow-tailed Cotinga
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Cotingidae
Genus	Neacomys	Phibalura
Species	Neacomys paracou	Phibalura flavirostris

Evolutionary Relationship

Paracou Neacomys and Swallow-tailed Cotinga share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Swallow-tailed Cotinga

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paracou Neacomys	Swallow-tailed Cotinga
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.

Swallow-tailed Cotinga

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.