Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Gall midge

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Contarinia pyrivora

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Gall midge is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Gall midge
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Diptera (Diptera)
Family	Cricetidae	Cecidomyiidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Contarinia
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Contarinia pyrivora

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Gall midge

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Gall midge
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.

Gall midge

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).