Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Tufted Duck

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Aythya fuligula

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Tufted Duck
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Anatidae
Genus	Neusticomys	Aythya
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Aythya fuligula

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Tufted Duck

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Tufted Duck
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.

Tufted Duck

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

Tufted Duck

Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.