Ecuadoran Oryzomys vs field vole

Oreoryzomys balneator compared with Microtus agrestis

Key Differences

• Ecuadoran Oryzomys is Data Deficient while field vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ecuadoran Oryzomys	field vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Oreoryzomys	Microtus
Species	Oreoryzomys balneator	Microtus agrestis

Evolutionary Relationship

Ecuadoran Oryzomys and field vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Ecuadoran Oryzomys

DD — Data Deficient

field vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ecuadoran Oryzomys	field vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ecuadoran Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

field vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

field vole

field vole (Microtus agrestis) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.