Golden Thomasomys vs Spindle Shank

Thomasomys aureus compared with Gymnopus fusipes

Key Differences

• Golden Thomasomys is Least Concern while Spindle Shank is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thomasomys	Spindle Shank
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Omphalotaceae
Genus	Thomasomys	Gymnopus
Species	Thomasomys aureus	Gymnopus fusipes

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Spindle Shank

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Thomasomys	Spindle Shank
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.

Spindle Shank

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.