Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs False Death-Cap

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Amanita citrina

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while False Death-Cap is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	False Death-Cap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Amanita (Amanitas)
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Amanita citrina

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

False Death-Cap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	False Death-Cap
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.

False Death-Cap

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).