Common Neacomys vs Pale-edged Flycatcher

Neacomys spinosus compared with Myiarchus cephalotes

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Common Neacomys	Pale-edged Flycatcher
Kingdom same	Animalia (동물)	Animalia (동물)
Phylum same	Chordata (척삭동물)	Chordata (척삭동물)
Class	Mammalia (포유류)	Aves (새)
Order	Rodentia (설치류)	Passeriformes (참새목)
Family	Cricetidae	Tyrannidae
Genus	Neacomys	Myiarchus
Species	Neacomys spinosus	Myiarchus cephalotes

Evolutionary Relationship

Common Neacomys and Pale-edged Flycatcher share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (척삭동물)

Conservation Status

Common Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Pale-edged Flycatcher

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Common Neacomys	Pale-edged Flycatcher
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.

Pale-edged Flycatcher

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

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.

Pale-edged Flycatcher

연테두리딱새(Myiarchus cephalotes)는 IUCN 적색목록에서 최소관심종(LC)으로 분류됩니다. 분포 범위 전역에서 널리 서식하며 개체수가 안정적으로 유지되어 즉각적인 보전 우려가 없습니다.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇨🇴 Colombia