Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Window Gnat

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Sylvicola fenestralis

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Window Gnat is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Window Gnat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Diptera (Diptera)
Family	Cricetidae	Anisopodidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Sylvicola
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Sylvicola fenestralis

Evolutionary Relationship

Fernandina Nesoryzomys and Window Gnat share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Window Gnat

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Window Gnat
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.

Window Gnat

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

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