Greater Scaup vs Popayán Thomasomys

Aythya marila compared with Thomasomys popayanus

Key Differences

• Greater Scaup is Vulnerable while Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Greater Scaup	Popayán Thomasomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Anatidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Aythya	Thomasomys
Species	Aythya marila	Thomasomys popayanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Greater Scaup and Popayán Thomasomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Greater Scaup

VU — Vulnerable

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Greater Scaup	Popayán Thomasomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Greater Scaup

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Popayán Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Greater Scaup

Greater Scaup (Aythya marila) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.