Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Rye Ergot

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Claviceps purpurea

Key Differences

• Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern while Rye Ergot is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Rye Ergot
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Hypocreales (Hypocreales)
Family	Cricetidae	Clavicipitaceae
Genus	Neusticomys	Claviceps
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Claviceps purpurea

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Rye Ergot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Rye Ergot
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.

Rye Ergot

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).