Guianan Neacomys vs Napo Spiny-rat

Neacomys guianae compared with Proechimys quadruplicatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guianan Neacomys	Napo 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	Neacomys	Proechimys
Species	Neacomys guianae	Proechimys quadruplicatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Guianan Neacomys and Napo Spiny-rat share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Nagetiere)

Conservation Status

Guianan Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Napo Spiny-rat

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guianan Neacomys	Napo Spiny-rat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Guianan Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Napo Spiny-rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇻🇪 Venezuela