Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Spiny Heath Lichen

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Cetraria aculeata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Spiny Heath Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family	Cricetidae	Parmeliaceae
Genus	Neusticomys	Cetraria
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Cetraria aculeata

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Spiny Heath Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Spiny Heath Lichen
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.

Spiny Heath Lichen

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).