Gorgas Oryzomys vs Himalaya-Biberspitzmaus

Oryzomys gorgasi compared with Chimarrogale himalayica

Key Differences

• Gorgas Oryzomys is Endangered while Himalaya-Biberspitzmaus is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gorgas Oryzomys	Himalaya-Biberspitzmaus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Cricetidae	Soricidae
Genus	Oryzomys	Chimarrogale
Species	Oryzomys gorgasi	Chimarrogale himalayica

Evolutionary Relationship

Gorgas Oryzomys and Himalaya-Biberspitzmaus share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Himalaya-Biberspitzmaus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gorgas Oryzomys	Himalaya-Biberspitzmaus
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.

Himalaya-Biberspitzmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Taiwan.