Amazonian Nectomys vs Rana de Riachuelos

Nectomys rattus compared with Hyloscirtus alytolylax

Key Differences

• Amazonian Nectomys is Least Concern while Rana de Riachuelos is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amazonian Nectomys	Rana de Riachuelos
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	Hylidae
Genus	Nectomys	Hyloscirtus
Species	Nectomys rattus	Hyloscirtus alytolylax

Evolutionary Relationship

Amazonian Nectomys and Rana de Riachuelos share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Amazonian Nectomys

LC — Least Concern

Rana de Riachuelos

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amazonian Nectomys	Rana de Riachuelos
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.

Rana de Riachuelos

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.