Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Ochre Scalycap

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Pholiota subochracea

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Ochre Scalycap is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Ochre Scalycap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Strophariaceae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Pholiota
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Pholiota subochracea

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Ochre Scalycap

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Ochre Scalycap
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.

Ochre Scalycap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.