Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Malayan civet

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Viverra tangalunga

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Malayan civet is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Malayan civet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Cricetidae	Viverridae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Viverra
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Viverra tangalunga

Evolutionary Relationship

Darwin s Nesoryzomys and Malayan civet share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Malayan civet

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Malayan civet
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.

Malayan civet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.