Golden Thomasomys vs Jumping Salamander

Thomasomys aureus compared with Ixalotriton niger

Key Differences

• Golden Thomasomys is Least Concern while Jumping Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thomasomys	Jumping Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Cricetidae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Ixalotriton
Species	Thomasomys aureus	Ixalotriton niger

Evolutionary Relationship

Golden Thomasomys and Jumping Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Jumping Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Thomasomys	Jumping Salamander
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.

Jumping Salamander

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

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