Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Florida arrowroot

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Zamia pumila

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Florida arrowroot
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Tracheophyta
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Cycadopsida (Cycadopsida)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Cycadales (Cycadales)
Family	Cricetidae	Zamiaceae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Zamia
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Zamia pumila

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Florida arrowroot

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Florida arrowroot
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Florida arrowroot