Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Sylvan Thomasomys

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Thomasomys silvestris

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Sylvan Thomasomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Sylvan Thomasomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Thomasomys
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Thomasomys silvestris

Evolutionary Relationship

Fernandina Nesoryzomys and Sylvan Thomasomys share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Sylvan Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Sylvan Thomasomys
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.

Sylvan Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇪🇨 Ecuador