Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Muya Valley Vole

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Microtus mujanensis

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Muya Valley Vole is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Muya Valley Vole
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	Microtus
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Microtus mujanensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Fernandina Nesoryzomys and Muya Valley Vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Muya Valley Vole

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Muya Valley Vole
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.

Muya Valley Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.