Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Stinking Earthfan

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Thelephora palmata

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Stinking Earthfan is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Stinking Earthfan
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Thelephorales (Thelephorales)
Family	Cricetidae	Thelephoraceae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Thelephora
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Thelephora palmata

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Stinking Earthfan

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Stinking Earthfan
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.

Stinking Earthfan

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.