Golden Thorius vs Large Mindoro Apomys

Thorius aureus compared with Apomys gracilirostris

Key Differences

• Golden Thorius is Critically Endangered while Large Mindoro Apomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thorius	Large Mindoro Apomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Plethodontidae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Thorius	Apomys
Species	Thorius aureus	Apomys gracilirostris

Evolutionary Relationship

Golden Thorius and Large Mindoro Apomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Golden Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Large Mindoro Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Thorius	Large Mindoro Apomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Thorius

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Nearctic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Large Mindoro Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.