Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Pigeon Flea

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Ceratophyllus columbae

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Pigeon Flea is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Pigeon Flea
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera)
Family	Cricetidae	Ceratophyllidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Ceratophyllus
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Ceratophyllus columbae

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Pigeon Flea

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Pigeon Flea
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.

Pigeon Flea

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (18 countries).