Hammond's Oryzomys vs Large Japanese Mole

Mindomys hammondi compared with Mogera wogura

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hammond's Oryzomys	Large Japanese 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	Mogera
Species	Mindomys hammondi	Mogera wogura

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Hammond's Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Large Japanese Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hammond's Oryzomys	Large Japanese 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.

Large Japanese Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.