Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Onion Earthball

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Scleroderma cepa

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Onion Earthball is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Onion Earthball
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Boletales (Boletales)
Family	Cricetidae	Sclerodermataceae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Scleroderma
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Scleroderma cepa

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Onion Earthball

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Onion Earthball
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.

Onion Earthball

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).