Schwarzer Apollo vs Paracou Neacomys

Parnassius mnemosyne compared with Neacomys paracou

Key Differences

• Schwarzer Apollo is Near Threatened while Paracou Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Schwarzer Apollo	Paracou Neacomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Insecta (Insekten)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Papilionidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Parnassius	Neacomys
Species	Parnassius mnemosyne	Neacomys paracou

Evolutionary Relationship

Schwarzer Apollo and Paracou Neacomys share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Schwarzer Apollo

NT — Near Threatened

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Schwarzer Apollo	Paracou Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Schwarzer Apollo

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (33 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Paracou Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Schwarzer Apollo

Clouded Apollo (Parnassius mnemosyne) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.