Merriam s Deermouse vs Narrow-footed Neacomys

Peromyscus merriami compared with Neacomys tenuipes

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Merriam s Deermouse	Narrow-footed Neacomys
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 same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Peromyscus	Neacomys
Species	Peromyscus merriami	Neacomys tenuipes

Evolutionary Relationship

Merriam s Deermouse and Narrow-footed Neacomys share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Merriam s Deermouse

LC — Least Concern

Narrow-footed Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Merriam s Deermouse	Narrow-footed Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Merriam s Deermouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Narrow-footed Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.