Pichincha Thomasomys vs Water yam
Thomasomys vulcani compared with Dioscorea alata
Key Differences
- Pichincha Thomasomys is Least Concern while Water yam is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Pichincha Thomasomys | Water yam |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Dioscoreales (Dioscoreales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Dioscoreaceae |
| Genus | Thomasomys | Dioscorea |
| Species | Thomasomys vulcani | Dioscorea alata |
Conservation Status
Pichincha Thomasomys
LC — Least ConcernWater yam
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Pichincha Thomasomys | Water yam |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Pichincha Thomasomys
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Range
Found in Ecuador.
Water yam
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Widely distributed across Africa (16 countries), Asia (Maldives, Taiwan), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (13 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (6 countries).
Pichincha Thomasomys
No description available.
Water yam
No description available.
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