Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Scrub Hare

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Lepus saxatilis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Scrub Hare
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family	Cricetidae	Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares)
Genus	Neusticomys	Lepus
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Lepus saxatilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Peruvian Ichthyomyine and Scrub Hare share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Scrub Hare

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Scrub Hare
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.

Scrub Hare

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.