Amazonian Nectomys vs Flea-frog

Nectomys rattus compared with Brachycephalus didactylus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Amazonian Nectomys Flea-frog
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (cordados) Chordata (cordados)
Class Mammalia (mamíferos) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Cricetidae Brachycephalidae
Genus Nectomys Brachycephalus
Species Nectomys rattus Brachycephalus didactylus

Evolutionary Relationship

Amazonian Nectomys and Flea-frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Amazonian Nectomys

LC — Least Concern

Flea-frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Amazonian Nectomys Flea-frog
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.

Flea-frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.

Flea-frog

No description available.

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