Gorgas Oryzomys vs Perforated Ruffle Lichen

Oryzomys gorgasi compared with Parmotrema perforatum

Key Differences

Gorgas Oryzomys is Endangered while Perforated Ruffle Lichen is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gorgas Oryzomys	Perforated Ruffle Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family	Cricetidae	Parmeliaceae
Genus	Oryzomys	Parmotrema
Species	Oryzomys gorgasi	Parmotrema perforatum

Conservation Status

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Perforated Ruffle Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gorgas Oryzomys	Perforated Ruffle Lichen
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.