Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Scuttle fly

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Megaselia scalaris

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Scuttle fly is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Scuttle fly
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Diptera (Diptera)
Family	Cricetidae	Phoridae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Megaselia
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Megaselia scalaris

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Scuttle fly

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Scuttle fly
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.

Scuttle fly

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (14 countries), and North America (Costa Rica, United States).