Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Prairie Falcon

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Falco mexicanus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Prairie Falcon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Falconiformes (Falconiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Falconidae
Genus	Neusticomys	Falco
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Falco mexicanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Peruvian Ichthyomyine and Prairie Falcon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Prairie Falcon

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Prairie Falcon
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.

Prairie Falcon

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).