Central Andes Oldfield Mouse vs Dwarf Neckera

Thomasomys contradictus compared with Neckera pumila

Key Differences

• Central Andes Oldfield Mouse is Data Deficient while Dwarf Neckera is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Central Andes Oldfield Mouse	Dwarf Neckera
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Bryophyta
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Hypnales (Hypnales)
Family	Cricetidae	Neckeraceae
Genus	Thomasomys	Neckera
Species	Thomasomys contradictus	Neckera pumila

Conservation Status

Central Andes Oldfield Mouse

DD — Data Deficient

Dwarf Neckera

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Central Andes Oldfield Mouse	Dwarf Neckera
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Central Andes Oldfield Mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Dwarf Neckera

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Central Andes Oldfield Mouse

The Central Andes Oldfield Mouse (Thomasomys contradictus) is a species in the genus Thomasomys. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Found in Colombia.