Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Pigeon Flea

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Ceratophyllus columbae

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Pigeon Flea is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Pigeon Flea
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera)
Family	Cricetidae	Ceratophyllidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Ceratophyllus
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Ceratophyllus columbae

Evolutionary Relationship

Darwin s Nesoryzomys and Pigeon Flea share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Pigeon Flea

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Pigeon Flea
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.

Pigeon Flea

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (18 countries).