Gorgas Oryzomys vs Large-eared Hutia

Oryzomys gorgasi compared with Mesocapromys auritus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gorgas Oryzomys	Large-eared Hutia
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	Cricetidae	Capromyidae
Genus	Oryzomys	Mesocapromys
Species	Oryzomys gorgasi	Mesocapromys auritus

Evolutionary Relationship

Gorgas Oryzomys and Large-eared Hutia share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Afficher Order: Rodentia

Conservation Status

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Large-eared Hutia

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gorgas Oryzomys	Large-eared Hutia
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.