Gorgas Oryzomys vs Paradox Vole

Oryzomys gorgasi compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Gorgas Oryzomys is Endangered while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gorgas Oryzomys	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (동물)	Animalia (동물)
Phylum same	Chordata (척삭동물)	Chordata (척삭동물)
Class same	Mammalia (포유류)	Mammalia (포유류)
Order same	Rodentia (설치류)	Rodentia (설치류)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Oryzomys	Microtus
Species	Oryzomys gorgasi	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Gorgas Oryzomys and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gorgas Oryzomys	Paradox Vole
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.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.