Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Tufted Duck

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Aythya fuligula

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Tufted Duck is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Tufted Duck
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Anatidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Aythya
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Aythya fuligula

Evolutionary Relationship

Fernandina Nesoryzomys and Tufted Duck share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Tufted Duck

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Tufted Duck
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.

Tufted Duck

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

Tufted Duck

Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.