Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Slippery Jack

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Suillus luteus

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Slippery Jack is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Slippery Jack
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Boletales (Boletales)
Family	Cricetidae	Suillaceae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Suillus
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Suillus luteus

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Slippery Jack

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Slippery Jack
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.

Slippery Jack

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile).