Dey's Moon Lichen vs Fernandina Nesoryzomys

Sticta deyana compared with Nesoryzomys fernandinae

Key Differences

• Dey's Moon Lichen is Critically Endangered while Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dey's Moon Lichen	Fernandina Nesoryzomys
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Peltigerales (Peltigerales)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Lobariaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Sticta	Nesoryzomys
Species	Sticta deyana	Nesoryzomys fernandinae

Conservation Status

Dey's Moon Lichen

CR — Critically Endangered

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dey's Moon Lichen	Fernandina Nesoryzomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dey's Moon Lichen

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.