Gorgas Oryzomys vs Yucatan Rainfrog

Oryzomys gorgasi compared with Craugastor yucatanensis

Key Differences

• Gorgas Oryzomys is Endangered while Yucatan Rainfrog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gorgas Oryzomys	Yucatan Rainfrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Craugastoridae
Genus	Oryzomys	Craugastor
Species	Oryzomys gorgasi	Craugastor yucatanensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Gorgas Oryzomys and Yucatan Rainfrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Yucatan Rainfrog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gorgas Oryzomys	Yucatan Rainfrog
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.

Yucatan Rainfrog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.