Azara-Feldmaus vs Pacific Spiny-rat

Akodon azarae compared with Proechimys decumanus

Key Differences

• Azara-Feldmaus is Least Concern while Pacific Spiny-rat is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azara-Feldmaus	Pacific Spiny-rat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Cricetidae	Echimyidae
Genus	Akodon	Proechimys
Species	Akodon azarae	Proechimys decumanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Azara-Feldmaus and Pacific Spiny-rat share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Nagetiere)

Conservation Status

Azara-Feldmaus

LC — Least Concern

Pacific Spiny-rat

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azara-Feldmaus	Pacific Spiny-rat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Azara-Feldmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pacific Spiny-rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Azara-Feldmaus

The Azara's grass mouse (Akodon azarae) is a species in the genus Akodon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.