Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Slippery Jack

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Suillus luteus

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Slippery Jack is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Slippery Jack
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Boletales (Boletales)
Family	Cricetidae	Suillaceae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Suillus
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Suillus luteus

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Slippery Jack

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Slippery Jack
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.

Slippery Jack

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile).