Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse vs Spotted Spreadwing

Nesoryzomys narboroughi compared with Lestes congener

Key Differences

• Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse is Vulnerable while Spotted Spreadwing is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse	Spotted Spreadwing
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Odonata (Odonata)
Family	Cricetidae	Lestidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Lestes
Species	Nesoryzomys narboroughi	Lestes congener

Evolutionary Relationship

Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse and Spotted Spreadwing share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse

VU — Vulnerable

Spotted Spreadwing

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse	Spotted Spreadwing
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse

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.

Spotted Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.