Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat vs Algerischer Igel

Nephelomys nimbosus compared with Atelerix algirus

Key Differences

• Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat is Vulnerable while Algerischer Igel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat	Algerischer Igel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha)
Family	Cricetidae	Erinaceidae
Genus	Nephelomys	Atelerix
Species	Nephelomys nimbosus	Atelerix algirus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat and Algerischer Igel share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat

VU — Vulnerable

Algerischer Igel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat	Algerischer Igel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Algerischer Igel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across France, Malta, and Spain.