Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Taiwan Vole

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Microtus kikuchii

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Taiwan Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Taiwan Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Microtus
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Microtus kikuchii

Evolutionary Relationship

Darwin s Nesoryzomys and Taiwan Vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Taiwan Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Taiwan Vole
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.

Taiwan Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Taiwan.