Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs scarce copper

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Lycaena virgaureae

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	scarce copper
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Lycaenidae
Genus	Neusticomys	Lycaena
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Lycaena virgaureae

Evolutionary Relationship

Peruvian Ichthyomyine and scarce copper share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

scarce copper

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	scarce copper
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.

scarce copper

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (38 countries).

scarce copper

scarce copper (Lycaena virgaureae) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.