Gorgas Oryzomys vs Pacific Spiny-rat

Oryzomys gorgasi compared with Proechimys decumanus

Key Differences

• Gorgas Oryzomys is Endangered while Pacific Spiny-rat is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gorgas Oryzomys	Pacific Spiny-rat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order same	Rodentia (Roedores)	Rodentia (Roedores)
Family	Cricetidae	Echimyidae
Genus	Oryzomys	Proechimys
Species	Oryzomys gorgasi	Proechimys decumanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Gorgas Oryzomys and Pacific Spiny-rat share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Roedores)

Conservation Status

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Pacific Spiny-rat

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gorgas Oryzomys	Pacific Spiny-rat
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.

Pacific Spiny-rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.