Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Dry Rot

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Serpula lacrymans

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Dry Rot is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Dry Rot
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Annelida (Segmented Worms)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Polychaeta (Polychaeta)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Sabellida (Sabellida)
Family	Cricetidae	Serpulidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Serpula
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Serpula lacrymans

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Dry Rot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Dry Rot
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.

Dry Rot

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).