Hudson s Thomaomys vs Large Copper

Thomasomys hudsoni compared with Lycaena dispar

Key Differences

• Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable while Large Copper is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hudson s Thomaomys	Large Copper
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	Lycaena
Species	Thomasomys hudsoni	Lycaena dispar

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

Large Copper

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hudson s Thomaomys	Large Copper
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 Copper

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (33 countries).

Large Copper

Large Copper (Lycaena dispar) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.