Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Smooth Newt

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Lissotriton vulgaris

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Smooth Newt
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Cricetidae	Salamandridae
Genus	Neusticomys	Lissotriton
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Lissotriton vulgaris

Evolutionary Relationship

Peruvian Ichthyomyine and Smooth Newt share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Smooth Newt

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Smooth Newt
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.

Smooth Newt

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.