Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Gray-rumped Swift

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Chaetura cinereiventris

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Gray-rumped Swift is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Gray-rumped Swift
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Apodidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Chaetura
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Chaetura cinereiventris

Evolutionary Relationship

Fernandina Nesoryzomys and Gray-rumped Swift share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Gray-rumped Swift

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Gray-rumped Swift
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.

Gray-rumped Swift

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Gray-rumped Swift

Gray-rumped Swift (Chaetura cinereiventris) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇪🇨 Ecuador