Golden Thomasomys vs

Thomasomys aureus compared with Hypholoma ericaeum

Key Differences

  • Golden Thomasomys is Least Concern while is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Golden Thomasomys
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Cricetidae Strophariaceae
Genus Thomasomys Hypholoma
Species Thomasomys aureus Hypholoma ericaeum

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Golden Thomasomys
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Golden Thomasomys

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