Gorgas Oryzomys vs North American least shrew

Oryzomys gorgasi compared with Cryptotis parva

Key Differences

• Gorgas Oryzomys is Endangered while North American least shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gorgas Oryzomys	North American least shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Cricetidae	Soricidae
Genus	Oryzomys	Cryptotis
Species	Oryzomys gorgasi	Cryptotis parva

Evolutionary Relationship

Gorgas Oryzomys and North American least shrew share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

North American least shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gorgas Oryzomys	North American least shrew
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.

North American least shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.