Gorgas Oryzomys vs Slender Parasol

Oryzomys gorgasi compared with Macrolepiota mastoidea

Key Differences

• Gorgas Oryzomys is Endangered while Slender Parasol is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gorgas Oryzomys	Slender Parasol
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus	Oryzomys	Macrolepiota
Species	Oryzomys gorgasi	Macrolepiota mastoidea

Conservation Status

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Slender Parasol

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gorgas Oryzomys	Slender Parasol
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.

Slender Parasol

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.