Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Tome's spiny rat

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Proechimys semispinosus

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Tome's spiny rat is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Tome's spiny rat
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	Cricetidae	Echimyidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Proechimys
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Proechimys semispinosus

Evolutionary Relationship

Fernandina Nesoryzomys and Tome's spiny rat share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Tome's spiny rat

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Tome's spiny rat
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.

Tome's spiny rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇪🇨 Ecuador