Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Perija Small-eared Shrew

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Cryptotis perijensis

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Perija Small-eared Shrew is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Perija Small-eared Shrew
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	Soricidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Cryptotis
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Cryptotis perijensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Fernandina Nesoryzomys and Perija Small-eared Shrew share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Perija Small-eared Shrew

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Perija Small-eared Shrew
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.

Perija Small-eared Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.