Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs small square-spot

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Diarsia rubi

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while small square-spot is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	small square-spot
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Noctuidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Diarsia
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Diarsia rubi

Evolutionary Relationship

Fernandina Nesoryzomys and small square-spot share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

small square-spot

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	small square-spot
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.

small square-spot

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.