Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Red Kite

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Milvus milvus

Key Differences

• Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern while Red Kite is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Red Kite
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family	Cricetidae	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus	Neusticomys	Milvus
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Milvus milvus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Red Kite

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Red Kite
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.

Red Kite

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Red Kite

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.