Galapagos Oryzomys vs Gray Red-backed Vole

Aegialomys galapagoensis compared with Myodes rufocanus

Key Differences

• Galapagos Oryzomys is Vulnerable while Gray Red-backed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Galapagos Oryzomys	Gray Red-backed Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mamalia)	Mammalia (mamalia)
Order same	Rodentia (hewan pengerat)	Rodentia (hewan pengerat)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Aegialomys	Myodes
Species	Aegialomys galapagoensis	Myodes rufocanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Galapagos Oryzomys and Gray Red-backed Vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Galapagos Oryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Gray Red-backed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Galapagos Oryzomys	Gray Red-backed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Galapagos Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Gray Red-backed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Norway.