Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Hairy Crocus

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Crocus pulchellus

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Hairy Crocus is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Hairy Crocus
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Asparagales (Asparagales)
Family	Cricetidae	Iridaceae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Crocus
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Crocus pulchellus

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Hairy Crocus

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Hairy Crocus
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.

Hairy Crocus

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.