Hudson s Thomaomys vs Ledge Grass

Thomasomys hudsoni compared with Poa hothamensis

Key Differences

• Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable while Ledge Grass is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hudson s Thomaomys	Ledge Grass
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Poales (Grasses)
Family	Cricetidae	Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus	Thomasomys	Poa
Species	Thomasomys hudsoni	Poa hothamensis

Conservation Status

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

Ledge Grass

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hudson s Thomaomys	Ledge Grass
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.

Ledge Grass

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.