Rata Topera vs Margay

Arvicola amphibius compared with Leopardus wiedii

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rata Topera	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (carnívoros)
Family	Cricetidae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Arvicola	Leopardus
Species	Arvicola amphibius	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

Rata Topera and Margay share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamíferos)

Conservation Status

Rata Topera

NT — Near Threatened

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rata Topera	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Rata Topera

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.