Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Hairy-nosed otter

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Lutra sumatrana

Key Differences

  • Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Hairy-nosed otter is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Fernandina Nesoryzomys Hairy-nosed otter
Kingdom same Animalia (животные) Animalia (животные)
Phylum same Chordata (хордовые) Chordata (хордовые)
Class same Mammalia (млекопитающие) Mammalia (млекопитающие)
Order Rodentia (грызуны) Carnivora (хищные)
Family Cricetidae Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus Nesoryzomys Lutra (Otters)
Species Nesoryzomys fernandinae Lutra sumatrana

Evolutionary Relationship

Fernandina Nesoryzomys and Hairy-nosed otter share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (млекопитающие)

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Hairy-nosed otter

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Fernandina Nesoryzomys Hairy-nosed otter
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-nosed otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

No description available.

Hairy-nosed otter

No description available.

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