Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse vs Perija Small-eared Shrew

Nesoryzomys narboroughi compared with Cryptotis perijensis

Key Differences

• Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse is Vulnerable while Perija Small-eared Shrew is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse	Perija Small-eared Shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Cricetidae	Soricidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Cryptotis
Species	Nesoryzomys narboroughi	Cryptotis perijensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse and Perija Small-eared Shrew share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse

VU — Vulnerable

Perija Small-eared Shrew

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse	Perija Small-eared Shrew
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.

Perija Small-eared Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.