Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Veined Shield

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Pluteus thomsonii

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Veined Shield is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Veined Shield
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Pluteaceae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Pluteus
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Pluteus thomsonii

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Veined Shield

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Veined Shield
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.

Veined Shield

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Brazil).