Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Flea

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Ctenocephalides canis

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Flea is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Flea
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera)
Family	Cricetidae	Pulicidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Ctenocephalides
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Ctenocephalides canis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Flea

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Flea
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.

Flea

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).