Gorgas Oryzomys vs Iris Flea Beetle

Oryzomys gorgasi compared with Aphthona nonstriata

Key Differences

• Gorgas Oryzomys is Endangered while Iris Flea Beetle is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gorgas Oryzomys	Iris Flea Beetle
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family	Cricetidae	Chrysomelidae
Genus	Oryzomys	Aphthona
Species	Oryzomys gorgasi	Aphthona nonstriata

Evolutionary Relationship

Gorgas Oryzomys and Iris Flea Beetle share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Iris Flea Beetle

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gorgas Oryzomys	Iris Flea Beetle
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.

Iris Flea Beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.