Semele vs Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Hipparchia semele compared with Neusticomys peruviensis

Key Differences

• Semele is Endangered while Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Semele	Peruvian Ichthyomyine
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (artrópodos)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Insecta (insecto)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)	Cricetidae
Genus	Hipparchia	Neusticomys
Species	Hipparchia semele	Neusticomys peruviensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Semele and Peruvian Ichthyomyine share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Semele

EN — Endangered

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Semele	Peruvian Ichthyomyine
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Semele

Habitat

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (37 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Semele

La ninfálida gris (Hipparchia semele) está clasificada como En Peligro (EN) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Enfrenta un alto riesgo de extinción en estado silvestre, con un significativo declive poblacional y amenazas continuas para su supervivencia.