Western Amazonian Oryzomys

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Rodentia (Nagetiere)

Family

Cricetidae

Genus

Hylaeamys

Species

Hylaeamys perenensis (Western Amazonian Oryzomys)

Similar Species in Hylaeamys

Azara's Broad-headed Oryzomys

Hylaeamys megacephalus

Least Concern

Amazonian Oryzomys

Hylaeamys yunganus

Least Concern

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Tate's Oryzomys

Hylaeamys tatei

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Amazonian Oryzomys?

The scientific name of Western Amazonian Oryzomys is Hylaeamys perenensis. It belongs to the genus Hylaeamys.

What is the conservation status of Western Amazonian Oryzomys?

Western Amazonian Oryzomys (Hylaeamys perenensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Western Amazonian Oryzomys live?

Western Amazonian Oryzomys is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.

What family does Western Amazonian Oryzomys belong to?

Western Amazonian Oryzomys (Hylaeamys perenensis) belongs to the genus Hylaeamys, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.

Is Western Amazonian Oryzomys endangered?

No, Western Amazonian Oryzomys (Hylaeamys perenensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Western Amazonian Oryzomys belong to?

Western Amazonian Oryzomys (Hylaeamys perenensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Western Amazonian Oryzomys?

The closest relatives of Western Amazonian Oryzomys in the genus Hylaeamys include Azara's Broad-headed Oryzomys, Amazonian Oryzomys, Tate's Oryzomys.