Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs rock vole

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Microtus chrotorrhinus

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while rock vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	rock vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Microtus
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Microtus chrotorrhinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Fernandina Nesoryzomys and rock vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

rock vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	rock vole
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.

rock vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.