Central Andes Oldfield Mouse vs Surf Scoter

Thomasomys contradictus compared with Melanitta perspicillata

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Central Andes Oldfield Mouse	Surf Scoter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Anatidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Melanitta
Species	Thomasomys contradictus	Melanitta perspicillata

Evolutionary Relationship

Central Andes Oldfield Mouse and Surf Scoter share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Central Andes Oldfield Mouse

DD — Data Deficient

Surf Scoter

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Central Andes Oldfield Mouse	Surf Scoter
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.

Surf Scoter

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

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.