Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Freckled Brittlegill

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Russula illota

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Freckled Brittlegill is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Freckled Brittlegill
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family	Cricetidae	Russulaceae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Russula
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Russula illota

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Freckled Brittlegill

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Freckled Brittlegill
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.

Freckled Brittlegill

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.