Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Potato flea beetle

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Psylliodes affinis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Potato flea beetle
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family	Cricetidae	Chrysomelidae
Genus	Neusticomys	Psylliodes
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Psylliodes affinis

Evolutionary Relationship

Peruvian Ichthyomyine and Potato flea beetle share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Potato flea beetle

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Potato flea beetle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Potato flea beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).