Souris sauteuse vs Gorgas Oryzomys

Notomys macrotis compared with Oryzomys gorgasi

Key Differences

• Souris sauteuse is Extinct while Gorgas Oryzomys is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Souris sauteuse	Gorgas Oryzomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Cricetidae
Genus	Notomys	Oryzomys
Species	Notomys macrotis	Oryzomys gorgasi

Evolutionary Relationship

Souris sauteuse and Gorgas Oryzomys share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Souris sauteuse

EX — Extinct

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Souris sauteuse	Gorgas Oryzomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Souris sauteuse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Souris sauteuse

The Big-eared Hopping Mouse (Notomys macrotis) is a species in the genus Notomys. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.