Galapagos Oryzomys vs Pink Discus

Aegialomys galapagoensis compared with Aleurodiscus wakefieldiae

Key Differences

• Galapagos Oryzomys is Vulnerable while Pink Discus is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Galapagos Oryzomys	Pink Discus
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family	Cricetidae	Stereaceae
Genus	Aegialomys	Aleurodiscus
Species	Aegialomys galapagoensis	Aleurodiscus wakefieldiae

Conservation Status

Galapagos Oryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Pink Discus

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Galapagos Oryzomys	Pink Discus
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.

Pink Discus

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.