Andean Mouse vs Topo pata ancha

Andinomys edax compared with Scapanus latimanus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Mouse	Topo pata ancha
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Cricetidae	Talpidae
Genus	Andinomys	Scapanus
Species	Andinomys edax	Scapanus latimanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Mouse and Topo pata ancha share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamíferos)

Conservation Status

Andean Mouse

LC — Least Concern

Topo pata ancha

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Mouse	Topo pata ancha
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Topo pata ancha

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Andean Mouse

The Andean Mouse (Andinomys edax) is a species in the genus Andinomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Topo pata ancha

The Broad-footed Mole (Scapanus latimanus) is a species in the genus Scapanus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.