Hudson s Thomaomys vs Lofty Pericote

Thomasomys hudsoni compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Key Differences

• Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable while Lofty Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hudson s Thomaomys	Lofty Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Auliscomys
Species	Thomasomys hudsoni	Auliscomys sublimis

Evolutionary Relationship

Hudson s Thomaomys and Lofty Pericote share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hudson s Thomaomys	Lofty Pericote
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.

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.