Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Sedge Sprite

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Nehalennia irene

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Sedge Sprite
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Odonata (Odonata)
Family	Cricetidae	Coenagrionidae
Genus	Neusticomys	Nehalennia
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Nehalennia irene

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Sedge Sprite

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Sedge Sprite
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.

Sedge Sprite

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.