Golden Thomasomys vs Smooth Newt

Thomasomys aureus compared with Lissotriton vulgaris

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thomasomys	Smooth Newt
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Cricetidae	Salamandridae
Genus	Thomasomys	Lissotriton
Species	Thomasomys aureus	Lissotriton vulgaris

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Smooth Newt

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Thomasomys	Smooth Newt
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.

Smooth Newt

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.