Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Fringed Cup

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Encoelia fimbriata

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Fringed Cup is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Fringed Cup
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Leotiomycetes (Leotiomycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Helotiales (Helotiales)
Family	Cricetidae	Cenangiaceae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Encoelia
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Encoelia fimbriata

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Fringed Cup

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Fringed Cup
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.

Fringed Cup