Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs European Mink

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Mustela lutreola

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	European Mink
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Cricetidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Mustela
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Mustela lutreola

Evolutionary Relationship

Darwin s Nesoryzomys and European Mink share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

European Mink

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	European Mink
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.

European Mink

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).