Broad-headed Chiruromys vs Ecuadoran Pericote

Chiruromys lamia compared with Phyllotis haggardi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-headed Chiruromys Ecuadoran Pericote
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 Muridae (Mice & Rats) Cricetidae
Genus Chiruromys Phyllotis
Species Chiruromys lamia Phyllotis haggardi

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-headed Chiruromys and Ecuadoran Pericote share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Broad-headed Chiruromys

LC — Least Concern

Ecuadoran Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-headed Chiruromys Ecuadoran Pericote
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-headed Chiruromys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ecuadoran Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Broad-headed Chiruromys

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

Ecuadoran Pericote

No description available.

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