Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Jungle Shrew

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Suncus zeylanicus

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Jungle Shrew is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Jungle Shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Cricetidae	Soricidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Suncus
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Suncus zeylanicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Fernandina Nesoryzomys and Jungle Shrew share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Jungle Shrew

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Jungle Shrew
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.

Jungle Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.