Galapagos Oryzomys vs Narrow-headed Vole

Aegialomys galapagoensis compared with Microtus gregalis

Key Differences

• Galapagos Oryzomys is Vulnerable while Narrow-headed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Galapagos Oryzomys	Narrow-headed 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	Aegialomys	Microtus
Species	Aegialomys galapagoensis	Microtus gregalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Galapagos Oryzomys and Narrow-headed Vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Galapagos Oryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Galapagos Oryzomys	Narrow-headed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Galapagos Oryzomys

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.

Narrow-headed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.