Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Maui's paddle

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Elaphoglossum crassicaule

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Maui's paddle is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Maui's paddle
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Tracheophyta
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Polypodiales (Polypodiales)
Family	Cricetidae	Dryopteridaceae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Elaphoglossum
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Elaphoglossum crassicaule

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Maui's paddle

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Maui's paddle
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.

Maui's paddle

Habitat

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.