Golden Thomasomys vs

Thomasomys aureus compared with Opegrapha rupestris

Key Differences

  • Golden Thomasomys is Least Concern while is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Golden Thomasomys
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Ostropales (Ostropales)
Family Cricetidae Graphidaceae
Genus Thomasomys Opegrapha
Species Thomasomys aureus Opegrapha rupestris

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

CR — Critically 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 temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 5 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

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

Golden Thomasomys

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