Cuvier s Spiny-rat vs Mulot rupestre

Proechimys cuvieri compared with Apodemus mystacinus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cuvier s Spiny-rat	Mulot rupestre
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	Echimyidae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Proechimys	Apodemus
Species	Proechimys cuvieri	Apodemus mystacinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Cuvier s Spiny-rat and Mulot rupestre share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Cuvier s Spiny-rat

LC — Least Concern

Mulot rupestre

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cuvier s Spiny-rat	Mulot rupestre
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cuvier s Spiny-rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Ecuador and Venezuela.

Mulot rupestre

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.