Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Milne-Edwards’s Sportive Lemur

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Lepilemur edwardsi

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Milne-Edwards’s Sportive Lemur is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Milne-Edwards’s Sportive Lemur
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Cricetidae	Lepilemuridae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Lepilemur
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Lepilemur edwardsi

Evolutionary Relationship

Fernandina Nesoryzomys and Milne-Edwards’s Sportive Lemur share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Milne-Edwards’s Sportive Lemur

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Milne-Edwards’s Sportive Lemur
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.

Milne-Edwards’s Sportive Lemur

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.