Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Reed Vole

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Microtus fortis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Reed Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Neusticomys	Microtus
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Microtus fortis

Evolutionary Relationship

Peruvian Ichthyomyine and Reed Vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Reed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Reed Vole
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.

Reed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.