Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Pygmy Batis

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Batis perkeo

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Pygmy Batis
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Platysteiridae
Genus	Neusticomys	Batis
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Batis perkeo

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Pygmy Batis

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Pygmy Batis
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.

Pygmy Batis

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.