Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Wateree River Toadshade

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Trillium oostingii

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Wateree River Toadshade is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Wateree River Toadshade
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Liliales (Liliales)
Family	Cricetidae	Melanthiaceae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Trillium
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Trillium oostingii

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Wateree River Toadshade

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Wateree River Toadshade
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.

Wateree River Toadshade

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.