Caparao akodont vs Smith's Thorius

Akodon mystax compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

• Caparao akodont is Data Deficient while Smith's Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Caparao akodont	Smith's Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Cricetidae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Akodon	Thorius
Species	Akodon mystax	Thorius smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Caparao akodont and Smith's Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Caparao akodont

DD — Data Deficient

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Caparao akodont	Smith's Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caparao akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smith's Thorius

Habitat

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

Range

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

Caparao akodont

The Caparao akodont (Akodon mystax) is a species in the genus Akodon. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.