Gorgas Oryzomys vs Large-Spored Truffle

Oryzomys gorgasi compared with Tuber macrosporum

Key Differences

Gorgas Oryzomys is Endangered while Large-Spored Truffle is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gorgas Oryzomys	Large-Spored Truffle
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Pezizales (Pezizales)
Family	Cricetidae	Tuberaceae
Genus	Oryzomys	Tuber
Species	Oryzomys gorgasi	Tuber macrosporum

Conservation Status

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Large-Spored Truffle

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gorgas Oryzomys	Large-Spored Truffle
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.