Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Pick-A-Back Toadstool

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Asterophora lycoperdoides

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Pick-A-Back Toadstool is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Pick-A-Back Toadstool
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Lyophyllaceae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Asterophora
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Asterophora lycoperdoides

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Pick-A-Back Toadstool

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Pick-A-Back Toadstool
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.

Pick-A-Back Toadstool

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.