Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Soldier fly

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Sargus cuprarius

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Soldier fly
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Diptera (Diptera)
Family	Cricetidae	Stratiomyidae
Genus	Neusticomys	Sargus
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Sargus cuprarius

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Soldier fly

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Soldier fly
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.

Soldier fly

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.