Gorgas Oryzomys vs Botão-de-ouro

Oryzomys gorgasi compared with Brachycephalus ephippium

Key Differences

• Gorgas Oryzomys is Endangered while Botão-de-ouro is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gorgas Oryzomys	Botão-de-ouro
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Amphibia (Anfíbios)
Order	Rodentia (Roedores)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Brachycephalidae
Genus	Oryzomys	Brachycephalus
Species	Oryzomys gorgasi	Brachycephalus ephippium

Evolutionary Relationship

Gorgas Oryzomys and Botão-de-ouro share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Gorgas Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Botão-de-ouro

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gorgas Oryzomys	Botão-de-ouro
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.

Botão-de-ouro

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.