Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Chevrotain de Balbac

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Tragulus nigricans

Key Differences

• Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern while Chevrotain de Balbac is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Chevrotain de Balbac
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Cricetidae	Tragulidae
Genus	Neusticomys	Tragulus
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Tragulus nigricans

Evolutionary Relationship

Peruvian Ichthyomyine and Chevrotain de Balbac share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Chevrotain de Balbac

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Chevrotain de Balbac
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Chevrotain de Balbac

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.