Souris sauteuse vs Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse

Notomys macrotis compared with Nesoryzomys narboroughi

Key Differences

• Souris sauteuse is Extinct while Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Souris sauteuse	Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Cricetidae
Genus	Notomys	Nesoryzomys
Species	Notomys macrotis	Nesoryzomys narboroughi

Evolutionary Relationship

Souris sauteuse and Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Souris sauteuse

EX — Extinct

Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Souris sauteuse	Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Souris sauteuse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Souris sauteuse

The Big-eared Hopping Mouse (Notomys macrotis) is a species in the genus Notomys. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.