Gorgas Oryzomys vs Ochre Scalycap

Oryzomys gorgasi compared with Pholiota subochracea

Key Differences

Gorgas Oryzomys is Endangered while Ochre Scalycap is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gorgas Oryzomys	Ochre Scalycap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Strophariaceae
Genus	Oryzomys	Pholiota
Species	Oryzomys gorgasi	Pholiota subochracea

Conservation Status

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Ochre Scalycap

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gorgas Oryzomys	Ochre Scalycap
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.