Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Rye Ergot

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Claviceps purpurea

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Rye Ergot is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Rye Ergot
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Hypocreales (Hypocreales)
Family	Cricetidae	Clavicipitaceae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Claviceps
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Claviceps purpurea

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Rye Ergot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Rye Ergot
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.

Rye Ergot

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).