Amazonian Nectomys vs Mulot Pygmée

Nectomys rattus compared with Apodemus uralensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Amazonian Nectomys Mulot Pygmée
Kingdom same Animalia (animal) Animalia (animal)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (mammifères) Mammalia (mammifères)
Order same Rodentia (Rodents) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Cricetidae Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus Nectomys Apodemus
Species Nectomys rattus Apodemus uralensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Amazonian Nectomys and Mulot Pygmée share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Amazonian Nectomys

LC — Least Concern

Mulot Pygmée

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Amazonian Nectomys Mulot Pygmée
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.

Mulot Pygmée

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Russia.

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.

Mulot Pygmée

No description available.

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