Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Hairy-footed Flying Squirrel

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Belomys pearsonii

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Hairy-footed Flying Squirrel is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Hairy-footed Flying Squirrel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order same	Rodentia (Roedores)	Rodentia (Roedores)
Family	Cricetidae	Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Belomys
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Belomys pearsonii

Evolutionary Relationship

Fernandina Nesoryzomys and Hairy-footed Flying Squirrel share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Roedores)

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Hairy-footed Flying Squirrel

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Hairy-footed Flying Squirrel
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.

Hairy-footed Flying Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.