Gorgas Oryzomys vs Neotropical otter

Oryzomys gorgasi compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• Gorgas Oryzomys is Endangered while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gorgas Oryzomys	Neotropical otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mamalia)	Mammalia (mamalia)
Order	Rodentia (hewan pengerat)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Cricetidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Oryzomys	Lontra
Species	Oryzomys gorgasi	Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

Gorgas Oryzomys and Neotropical otter share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamalia)

Conservation Status

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gorgas Oryzomys	Neotropical otter
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.

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela