Hudson s Thomaomys vs Margay

Thomasomys hudsoni compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hudson s Thomaomys	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Cricetidae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Thomasomys	Leopardus
Species	Thomasomys hudsoni	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

Hudson s Thomaomys and Margay share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hudson s Thomaomys	Margay
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.

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇪🇨 Ecuador