Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa vs Smith's Thorius

Salpingotus heptneri compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

• Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa is Data Deficient while Smith's Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa	Smith's Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Dipodidae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Salpingotus	Thorius
Species	Salpingotus heptneri	Thorius smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa and Smith's Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa

DD — Data Deficient

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa	Smith's Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smith's Thorius

Habitat

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

Range

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