Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Splendid Waxcap

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Hygrocybe splendidissima

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Splendid Waxcap is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Splendid Waxcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Hygrophoraceae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Hygrocybe
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Hygrocybe splendidissima

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Splendid Waxcap

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Splendid Waxcap
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.

Splendid Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.