Amazonian Nectomys vs Alitán viperino

Nectomys rattus compared with Haploblepharus edwardsii

Key Differences

• Amazonian Nectomys is Least Concern while Alitán viperino is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amazonian Nectomys	Alitán viperino
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family	Cricetidae	Scyliorhinidae
Genus	Nectomys	Haploblepharus
Species	Nectomys rattus	Haploblepharus edwardsii

Evolutionary Relationship

Amazonian Nectomys and Alitán viperino share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Amazonian Nectomys

LC — Least Concern

Alitán viperino

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amazonian Nectomys	Alitán viperino
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amazonian Nectomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Alitán viperino

Habitat

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Amazonian Nectomys

The Amazonian Nectomys (Nectomys rattus) is a species in the genus Nectomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.