Antillean Spreadwing vs Hammond's Oryzomys

Lestes spumarius compared with Mindomys hammondi

Key Differences

• Antillean Spreadwing is Least Concern while Hammond's Oryzomys is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Antillean Spreadwing	Hammond's Oryzomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Odonata (Odonata)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Lestidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Lestes	Mindomys
Species	Lestes spumarius	Mindomys hammondi

Evolutionary Relationship

Antillean Spreadwing and Hammond's Oryzomys share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Antillean Spreadwing

LC — Least Concern

Hammond's Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Antillean Spreadwing	Hammond's Oryzomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Antillean Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Hammond's Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Antillean Spreadwing

The Antillean Spreadwing (Lestes spumarius) is a species in the genus Lestes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.