Golden Thomasomys vs mullein wave

Thomasomys aureus compared with Scopula marginepunctata

Key Differences

• Golden Thomasomys is Least Concern while mullein wave is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thomasomys	mullein wave
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Geometridae
Genus	Thomasomys	Scopula
Species	Thomasomys aureus	Scopula marginepunctata

Evolutionary Relationship

Golden Thomasomys and mullein wave share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

mullein wave

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Thomasomys	mullein wave
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.

mullein wave

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.