Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Single-Spored Map Lichen

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Rhizocarpon disporum

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Single-Spored Map Lichen is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Single-Spored Map Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family	Cricetidae	Rhizocarpaceae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Rhizocarpon
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Rhizocarpon disporum

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Single-Spored Map Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Single-Spored Map Lichen
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.

Single-Spored Map Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.