Ecuadoran Oryzomys vs Norway lemming

Oreoryzomys balneator compared with Lemmus lemmus

Key Differences

• Ecuadoran Oryzomys is Data Deficient while Norway lemming is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ecuadoran Oryzomys	Norway lemming
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	Lemmus
Species	Oreoryzomys balneator	Lemmus lemmus

Evolutionary Relationship

Ecuadoran Oryzomys and Norway lemming share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Ecuadoran Oryzomys

DD — Data Deficient

Norway lemming

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ecuadoran Oryzomys	Norway lemming
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.

Norway lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.