Boreal Thorius vs Narrow-headed Vole

Thorius boreas compared with Microtus gregalis

Key Differences

• Boreal Thorius is Endangered while Narrow-headed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Boreal Thorius	Narrow-headed Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Plethodontidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Thorius	Microtus
Species	Thorius boreas	Microtus gregalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Boreal Thorius and Narrow-headed Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Boreal Thorius

EN — Endangered

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Boreal Thorius	Narrow-headed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Boreal Thorius

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Narrow-headed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Boreal Thorius

The Boreal Thorius (Thorius boreas) is a species in the genus Thorius. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.