Darwin s Nesoryzomys vs Window Gnat

Nesoryzomys darwini compared with Sylvicola fenestralis

Key Differences

• Darwin s Nesoryzomys is Extinct while Window Gnat is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Window Gnat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Diptera (Diptera)
Family	Cricetidae	Anisopodidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Sylvicola
Species	Nesoryzomys darwini	Sylvicola fenestralis

Evolutionary Relationship

Darwin s Nesoryzomys and Window Gnat share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Darwin s Nesoryzomys

EX — Extinct

Window Gnat

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin s Nesoryzomys	Window Gnat
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.

Window Gnat

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.