Hudson s Thomaomys vs large blue

Thomasomys hudsoni compared with Maculinea arion

Key Differences

• Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable while large blue is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hudson s Thomaomys	large blue
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Lycaenidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Maculinea
Species	Thomasomys hudsoni	Maculinea arion

Evolutionary Relationship

Hudson s Thomaomys and large blue share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

large blue

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hudson s Thomaomys	large blue
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hudson s Thomaomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

large blue

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.