Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Rough-Tailed

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Bathytoshia centroura

Key Differences

• Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern while Rough-Tailed is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Rough-Tailed
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Dasyatidae
Genus	Neusticomys	Bathytoshia
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Bathytoshia centroura

Evolutionary Relationship

Peruvian Ichthyomyine and Rough-Tailed share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Rough-Tailed

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Rough-Tailed
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.

Rough-Tailed