Gorgas Oryzomys vs Hump-backed fly

Oryzomys gorgasi compared with Megaselia rufipes

Key Differences

• Gorgas Oryzomys is Endangered while Hump-backed fly is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gorgas Oryzomys	Hump-backed fly
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Diptera (Diptera)
Family	Cricetidae	Phoridae
Genus	Oryzomys	Megaselia
Species	Oryzomys gorgasi	Megaselia rufipes

Evolutionary Relationship

Gorgas Oryzomys and Hump-backed fly share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Hump-backed fly

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gorgas Oryzomys	Hump-backed fly
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gorgas Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Hump-backed fly

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.