Hammond's Oryzomys vs Iberian Mole

Mindomys hammondi compared with Talpa occidentalis

Key Differences

• Hammond's Oryzomys is Endangered while Iberian Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hammond's Oryzomys	Iberian Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Cricetidae	Talpidae
Genus	Mindomys	Talpa
Species	Mindomys hammondi	Talpa occidentalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Hammond's Oryzomys and Iberian Mole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Hammond's Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Iberian Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hammond's Oryzomys	Iberian Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hammond's Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Iberian Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.