Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Perforated Ruffle Lichen

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Parmotrema perforatum

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Perforated Ruffle Lichen is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Perforated Ruffle Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family	Cricetidae	Parmeliaceae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Parmotrema
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Parmotrema perforatum

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Perforated Ruffle Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Perforated Ruffle Lichen
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.

Perforated Ruffle Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and United States.