Gorgas Oryzomys vs Maximowicz s Vole

Oryzomys gorgasi compared with Microtus maximowiczii

Key Differences

• Gorgas Oryzomys is Endangered while Maximowicz s Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gorgas Oryzomys	Maximowicz s 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	Oryzomys	Microtus
Species	Oryzomys gorgasi	Microtus maximowiczii

Evolutionary Relationship

Gorgas Oryzomys and Maximowicz s Vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Maximowicz s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gorgas Oryzomys	Maximowicz s Vole
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.

Maximowicz s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.