Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Thomas's Rope Squirrel

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Funisciurus anerythrus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Thomas's Rope Squirrel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Cricetidae	Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus	Neusticomys	Funisciurus
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Funisciurus anerythrus

Evolutionary Relationship

Peruvian Ichthyomyine and Thomas's Rope Squirrel share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Thomas's Rope Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Thomas's Rope Squirrel
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.

Thomas's Rope Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.