Gorgas Oryzomys vs Yellow Fieldcap

Oryzomys gorgasi compared with Bolbitius titubans

Key Differences

• Gorgas Oryzomys is Endangered while Yellow Fieldcap is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gorgas Oryzomys	Yellow Fieldcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Bolbitiaceae
Genus	Oryzomys	Bolbitius
Species	Oryzomys gorgasi	Bolbitius titubans

Conservation Status

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Yellow Fieldcap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gorgas Oryzomys	Yellow Fieldcap
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.

Yellow Fieldcap

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).