Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Salted Ruffle Lichen

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Parmotrema crinitum

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Salted Ruffle Lichen is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Salted 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 crinitum

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Salted Ruffle Lichen

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Salted 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.

Salted Ruffle Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Norway, Portugal, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.