Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Majestic Pericote

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Phyllotis magister

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Majestic Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Majestic Pericote
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 same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Phyllotis
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Phyllotis magister

Evolutionary Relationship

Fernandina Nesoryzomys and Majestic Pericote share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Majestic Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Majestic Pericote
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.

Majestic Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.