Nesoryzomys narboroughi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nesoryzomys narboroughi |
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Nesoryzomys
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The Nesoryzomys narboroughi is a type of rodent that lives on Fernandina Island. This island is part of the amazing Galápagos Islands. It's a special kind of mouse found only there!
Understanding the Nesoryzomys Family
Scientists group living things into categories. This is called taxonomy. It helps us understand how different animals are related. The Nesoryzomys narboroughi belongs to a group called Nesoryzomys.
There was once a similar mouse called Nesoryzomys indefessus. It lived on Indefatigable Island. Some scientists used to think these two mice were just different types of the same species. They would call the Fernandina mouse Nesoryzomys indefessus narboroughi. However, most scientists now agree that N. narboroughi is its own unique species.
Protecting the Fernandina Mouse
The Nesoryzomys narboroughi needs our help to survive. The IUCN Red List has rated it as a Vulnerable species. This means it faces a high risk of becoming extinct in the wild.
There are a few reasons why this mouse is vulnerable:
- Small Home: Fernandina Island is not very big. This means the mouse has a limited area to live in.
- New Dangers: The island is at risk from invasive species. These are animals or plants brought to the island by humans. They can harm the native animals, like the Nesoryzomys narboroughi. For example, new predators like cats or rats could threaten them.
Protecting this special mouse means keeping its island home safe from new dangers.
