Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Iberian Mole

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Talpa occidentalis

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Iberian Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Iberian Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Cricetidae	Talpidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Talpa
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Talpa occidentalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Fernandina Nesoryzomys and Iberian Mole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Iberian Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Iberian Mole
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.

Iberian Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.