Beira vs Popayán Thomasomys

Dorcatragus megalotis compared with Thomasomys popayanus

Key Differences

• Beira is Vulnerable while Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Beira	Popayán Thomasomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Bovidae (Bovids)	Cricetidae
Genus	Dorcatragus	Thomasomys
Species	Dorcatragus megalotis	Thomasomys popayanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Beira and Popayán Thomasomys share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Beira	Popayán Thomasomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beira

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Popayán Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Beira

The Beira (Dorcatragus megalotis) is a species in the genus Dorcatragus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Dorcatragus megalotis.