Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs devil clam

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Tridacna mbalavuana

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while devil clam is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	devil clam
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Bivalvia (Bivalvia)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Cardiida (Cardiida)
Family	Cricetidae	Cardiidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Tridacna
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Tridacna mbalavuana

Evolutionary Relationship

Darwin s Nesoryzomys and devil clam share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

devil clam

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	devil clam
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

devil clam