Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Rye Ergot

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Claviceps purpurea

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Rye Ergot is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Rye Ergot
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Hypocreales (Hypocreales)
Family	Cricetidae	Clavicipitaceae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Claviceps
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Claviceps purpurea

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Rye Ergot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Rye Ergot
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.

Rye Ergot

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).