Paracou Neacomys vs Threeleaf Halberd Fern

Neacomys paracou compared with Tectaria trifoliata

Key Differences

• Paracou Neacomys is Least Concern while Threeleaf Halberd Fern is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paracou Neacomys	Threeleaf Halberd Fern
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Tracheophyta
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Polypodiales (Polypodiales)
Family	Cricetidae	Tectariaceae
Genus	Neacomys	Tectaria
Species	Neacomys paracou	Tectaria trifoliata

Conservation Status

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Threeleaf Halberd Fern

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paracou Neacomys	Threeleaf Halberd Fern
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.

Threeleaf Halberd Fern

Habitat

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.