Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Dingy Waxcap

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Hygrocybe ingrata

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Dingy Waxcap is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Dingy Waxcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Hygrophoraceae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Hygrocybe
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Hygrocybe ingrata

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Dingy Waxcap

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Dingy Waxcap
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.

Dingy Waxcap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium and Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.