Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Ricefield Rat

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Rattus argentiventer

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Ricefield Rat
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	Cricetidae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Neusticomys	Rattus
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Rattus argentiventer

Evolutionary Relationship

Peruvian Ichthyomyine and Ricefield Rat share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Ricefield Rat

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Ricefield Rat
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.

Ricefield Rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Philippines.