Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Lorquin’s Blue

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Cupido lorquinii

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Lorquin’s Blue is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Lorquin’s 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	Cupido
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Cupido lorquinii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Lorquin’s Blue

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Lorquin’s 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.

Lorquin’s Blue

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Portugal and Spain.