Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Potto

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Perodicticus potto

Key Differences

• Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern while Potto is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Potto
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Cricetidae	Lorisidae
Genus	Neusticomys	Perodicticus
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Perodicticus potto

Evolutionary Relationship

Peruvian Ichthyomyine and Potto share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Potto

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Potto
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.

Potto

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.