Golden Thomasomys vs white-cheeked spider monkey

Thomasomys aureus compared with Ateles marginatus

Key Differences

• Golden Thomasomys is Least Concern while white-cheeked spider monkey is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thomasomys	white-cheeked spider monkey
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Cricetidae	Atelidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Ateles
Species	Thomasomys aureus	Ateles marginatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Golden Thomasomys and white-cheeked spider monkey share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

white-cheeked spider monkey

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Thomasomys	white-cheeked spider monkey
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.

white-cheeked spider monkey

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.