Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Lesser marigold

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Tagetes filifolia

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Lesser marigold is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Lesser marigold
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)
Family	Cricetidae	Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Tagetes
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Tagetes filifolia

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Lesser marigold

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Lesser marigold
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.

Lesser marigold

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and United States.