Central Andes Oldfield Mouse vs

Thomasomys contradictus compared with Phytophthora gonapodyides

Key Differences

  • Central Andes Oldfield Mouse is Data Deficient while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Central Andes Oldfield Mouse
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Oomycota (Oomycetes)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Peronosporea (Peronosporea)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Peronosporales (Peronosporales)
Family Cricetidae Peronosporaceae
Genus Thomasomys Phytophthora
Species Thomasomys contradictus Phytophthora gonapodyides

Conservation Status

Central Andes Oldfield Mouse

DD — Data Deficient

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Central Andes Oldfield Mouse
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.

Habitat

Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (9 countries) and South America (Brazil).

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.

Phytophthora gonapodyides is a water mould belonging to the oomycetes, primarily a saprotroph found in aquatic and riparian environments including streams, rivers, and waterlogged soils. Unlike many Phytophthora species, it is not highly pathogenic to plants but may infect weakened hosts under certain conditions. It is found across Europe and North America in freshwater and estuarine habitats.

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