Amazonian Oryzomys vs Dwarf iris

Hylaeamys yunganus compared with Iris pumila

Key Differences

• Amazonian Oryzomys is Least Concern while Dwarf iris is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amazonian Oryzomys	Dwarf iris
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Mantodea (Mantodea)
Family	Cricetidae	Eremiaphilidae
Genus	Hylaeamys	Iris
Species	Hylaeamys yunganus	Iris pumila

Evolutionary Relationship

Amazonian Oryzomys and Dwarf iris share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Amazonian Oryzomys

LC — Least Concern

Dwarf iris

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amazonian Oryzomys	Dwarf iris
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amazonian Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Dwarf iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

Amazonian Oryzomys

The Amazonian Oryzomys (Hylaeamys yunganus) is a species in the genus Hylaeamys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.