Golden Thomasomys vs Linda’s Glassfrog

Thomasomys aureus compared with Nymphargus lindae

Key Differences

• Golden Thomasomys is Least Concern while Linda’s Glassfrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thomasomys	Linda’s Glassfrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Centrolenidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Nymphargus
Species	Thomasomys aureus	Nymphargus lindae

Evolutionary Relationship

Golden Thomasomys and Linda’s Glassfrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Linda’s Glassfrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Thomasomys	Linda’s Glassfrog
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.

Linda’s Glassfrog

Habitat

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