Alston s Cotton Rat vs Marsh fleabane
Sigmodon alstoni compared with Pluchea carolinensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alston s Cotton Rat | Marsh fleabane |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (동물) | Plantae (식물) |
| Phylum | Chordata (척삭동물) | Magnoliophyta (피자식물문) |
| Class | Mammalia (포유류) | Magnoliopsida (목련강) |
| Order | Rodentia (설치류) | Asterales (국화목) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus | Sigmodon | Pluchea |
| Species | Sigmodon alstoni | Pluchea carolinensis |
Conservation Status
Alston s Cotton Rat
LC — Least ConcernMarsh fleabane
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alston s Cotton Rat | Marsh fleabane |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alston s Cotton Rat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.
Marsh fleabane
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Oceanian biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Spain), North America (5 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries).
Alston s Cotton Rat
The Alston s Cotton Rat (Sigmodon alstoni) is a species in the genus Sigmodon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.
Marsh fleabane
No description available.
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