Gorgas Oryzomys vs Robust Golden Mole

Oryzomys gorgasi compared with Amblysomus robustus

Key Differences

• Gorgas Oryzomys is Endangered while Robust Golden Mole is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gorgas Oryzomys	Robust Golden Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)
Family	Cricetidae	Chrysochloridae
Genus	Oryzomys	Amblysomus
Species	Oryzomys gorgasi	Amblysomus robustus

Evolutionary Relationship

Gorgas Oryzomys and Robust Golden Mole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Robust Golden Mole

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gorgas Oryzomys	Robust Golden Mole
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.

Robust Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.