Budin's grass mouse vs Ucucha Thomasomys

Akodon budini compared with Thomasomys ucucha

Key Differences

• Budin's grass mouse is Least Concern while Ucucha Thomasomys is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Budin's grass mouse	Ucucha Thomasomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Akodon	Thomasomys
Species	Akodon budini	Thomasomys ucucha

Evolutionary Relationship

Budin's grass mouse and Ucucha Thomasomys share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Budin's grass mouse

LC — Least Concern

Ucucha Thomasomys

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Budin's grass mouse	Ucucha Thomasomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Budin's grass mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ucucha Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

Budin's grass mouse

The Budin'S Grass Mouse (Akodon budini) is a species in the genus Akodon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.