Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Red Serow

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Capricornis rubidus

Key Differences

• Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern while Red Serow is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Red Serow
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Cricetidae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Neusticomys	Capricornis
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Capricornis rubidus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Red Serow

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Red Serow
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 Serow

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.