Hammond's Oryzomys vs Pigeon Flea

Mindomys hammondi compared with Ceratophyllus columbae

Key Differences

• Hammond's Oryzomys is Endangered while Pigeon Flea is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hammond's Oryzomys	Pigeon Flea
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera)
Family	Cricetidae	Ceratophyllidae
Genus	Mindomys	Ceratophyllus
Species	Mindomys hammondi	Ceratophyllus columbae

Evolutionary Relationship

Hammond's Oryzomys and Pigeon Flea share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Hammond's Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Pigeon Flea

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hammond's Oryzomys	Pigeon Flea
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.

Pigeon Flea

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (18 countries).