Black-backed jackal vs Fernandina Nesoryzomys

Canis mesomelas compared with Nesoryzomys fernandinae

Key Differences

• Black-backed jackal is Least Concern while Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-backed jackal	Fernandina Nesoryzomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (动物界)	Animalia (动物界)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索动物门)	Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class same	Mammalia (哺乳動物)	Mammalia (哺乳動物)
Order	Carnivora (食肉目)	Rodentia (啮齿目)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Cricetidae
Genus	Canis (Dogs & Wolves)	Nesoryzomys
Species	Canis mesomelas	Nesoryzomys fernandinae

Evolutionary Relationship

Black-backed jackal and Fernandina Nesoryzomys share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (哺乳動物)

Conservation Status

Black-backed jackal

LC — Least Concern

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black-backed jackal	Fernandina Nesoryzomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-backed jackal

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Black-backed jackal

The Black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) is a species in the genus Canis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.