Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs large blue

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Maculinea arion

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while large blue is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	large blue
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Lycaenidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Maculinea
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Maculinea arion

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

large blue

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	large blue
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.

large blue

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.