Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Norway lemming

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Lemmus lemmus

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Norway lemming is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Norway lemming
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	Lemmus
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Lemmus lemmus

Evolutionary Relationship

Darwin s Nesoryzomys and Norway lemming share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Norway lemming

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Norway lemming
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.

Norway lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.