Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Gilbert's dunnart

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Sminthopsis gilberti

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Gilbert's dunnart is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Gilbert's dunnart
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia)
Family	Cricetidae	Dasyuridae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Sminthopsis
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Sminthopsis gilberti

Evolutionary Relationship

Fernandina Nesoryzomys and Gilbert's dunnart share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Gilbert's dunnart

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Gilbert's dunnart
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.

Gilbert's dunnart

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.