Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Tacked Milkcap

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Lactarius trivialis

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Tacked Milkcap is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Tacked Milkcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family	Cricetidae	Russulaceae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Lactarius
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Lactarius trivialis

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Tacked Milkcap

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Tacked Milkcap
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.

Tacked Milkcap

Habitat

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

Range

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