Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs pine vole

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	pine vole
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	Microtus
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Darwin s Nesoryzomys and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	pine vole
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.

pine vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.