Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Lofty Pericote

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Lofty Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Lofty Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Auliscomys
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Auliscomys sublimis

Evolutionary Relationship

Darwin s Nesoryzomys and Lofty Pericote share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Lofty Pericote
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.

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.