Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Red-cheeked Rope Squirrel

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Funisciurus leucogenys

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Red-cheeked Rope Squirrel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Red-cheeked Rope Squirrel
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	Cricetidae	Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Funisciurus
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Funisciurus leucogenys

Evolutionary Relationship

Darwin s Nesoryzomys and Red-cheeked Rope Squirrel share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Red-cheeked Rope Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Red-cheeked Rope Squirrel
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.

Red-cheeked Rope Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.