Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Sneaky Elf

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Pyropyga decipiens

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Sneaky Elf
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family	Cricetidae	Lampyridae
Genus	Neusticomys	Pyropyga
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Pyropyga decipiens

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Sneaky Elf

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Sneaky Elf
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.

Sneaky Elf

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Canada and United States.