Galapagos Oryzomys vs Reed Vole

Aegialomys galapagoensis compared with Microtus fortis

Key Differences

• Galapagos Oryzomys is Vulnerable while Reed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Galapagos Oryzomys	Reed 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 fortis

Evolutionary Relationship

Galapagos Oryzomys and Reed Vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Galapagos Oryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Reed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Galapagos Oryzomys	Reed 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.

Reed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.