Gorgas Oryzomys vs Swamp Beacon

Oryzomys gorgasi compared with Mitrula elegans

Key Differences

Gorgas Oryzomys is Endangered while Swamp Beacon is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gorgas Oryzomys	Swamp Beacon
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Leotiomycetes (Leotiomycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Helotiales (Helotiales)
Family	Cricetidae	Cenangiaceae
Genus	Oryzomys	Mitrula
Species	Oryzomys gorgasi	Mitrula elegans

Conservation Status

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Swamp Beacon

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gorgas Oryzomys	Swamp Beacon
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.