Common Neacomys vs Downy Emerald

Neacomys spinosus compared with Cordulia aenea

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Common Neacomys	Downy Emerald
Kingdom same	Animalia (동물)	Animalia (동물)
Phylum	Chordata (척삭동물)	Arthropoda (절지동물)
Class	Mammalia (포유류)	Insecta (곤충)
Order	Rodentia (설치류)	Odonata (잠자리)
Family	Cricetidae	Corduliidae
Genus	Neacomys	Cordulia
Species	Neacomys spinosus	Cordulia aenea

Evolutionary Relationship

Common Neacomys and Downy Emerald share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (동물)

Conservation Status

Common Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Downy Emerald

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Common Neacomys	Downy Emerald
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Common Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Downy Emerald

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.

Common Neacomys

<em>Neacomys spinosus</em>, the common neacomys or spiny neacomys, is a small rodent in the family Cricetidae found in South America. This ground-dwelling mouse is characterized by its distinctively spiny fur, an adaptation that may provide protection against predators. <em>Neacomys spinosus</em> typically inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests, forest edges, and adjacent scrubby vegetation in northwestern South America, with its geographic range including Colombia and surrounding countries. The species forages on the forest floor and in low vegetation, and is believed to consume seeds, plant material, and invertebrates, although specific dietary data are limited. It is currently assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN, with populations considered stable across its range, though ongoing deforestation in the Amazonian and Andean foothills may present long-term threats. Biological traits such as lifespan, body size, and diet remain poorly documented for this species across its full range. <em>Neacomys spinosus</em> plays a role in seed dispersal and forms part of the prey base for small mammalian and avian predators in its tropical forest ecosystems.

Downy Emerald

다운에메랄드(Cordulia aenea)는 IUCN 적색목록에서 관심 대상(LC)으로 분류됩니다. 분포 범위 전반에 걸쳐 광범위하게 서식하며 개체군이 안정적이고 즉각적인 보전 우려가 없습니다.