Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Marsh tick

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Ixodes apronophorus

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Marsh tick is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Marsh tick
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Arachnida (Arachnids)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Ixodida (Ixodida)
Family	Cricetidae	Ixodidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Ixodes
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Ixodes apronophorus

Evolutionary Relationship

Fernandina Nesoryzomys and Marsh tick share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Marsh tick

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Marsh tick
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.

Marsh tick

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Range

Found in Sweden.