Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Silky Ringlet

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Erebia gorge

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Silky Ringlet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus	Neusticomys	Erebia
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Erebia gorge

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Silky Ringlet

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Silky Ringlet
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.

Silky Ringlet

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (20 countries).