Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse vs Muya Valley Vole

Nesoryzomys narboroughi compared with Microtus mujanensis

Key Differences

• Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse is Vulnerable while Muya Valley Vole is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse	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 narboroughi	Microtus mujanensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse

VU — Vulnerable

Muya Valley Vole

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse	Muya Valley Vole
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.

Muya Valley Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.