Gorgas Oryzomys vs Northern Luzon Apomys

Oryzomys gorgasi compared with Apomys datae

Key Differences

• Gorgas Oryzomys is Endangered while Northern Luzon Apomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gorgas Oryzomys	Northern Luzon Apomys
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	Cricetidae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Oryzomys	Apomys
Species	Oryzomys gorgasi	Apomys datae

Evolutionary Relationship

Gorgas Oryzomys and Northern Luzon Apomys share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Northern Luzon Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gorgas Oryzomys	Northern Luzon Apomys
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.

Northern Luzon Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.