Dusky Akodont vs Unicolored Thomasomys

Akodon dayi compared with Thomasomys monochromos

Key Differences

• Dusky Akodont is Least Concern while Unicolored Thomasomys is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Akodont	Unicolored 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 dayi	Thomasomys monochromos

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky Akodont and Unicolored Thomasomys share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Dusky Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Unicolored Thomasomys

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Akodont	Unicolored Thomasomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Unicolored Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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