Hudson s Thomaomys vs Merida Small-eared Shrew

Thomasomys hudsoni compared with Cryptotis meridensis

Key Differences

• Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable while Merida Small-eared Shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hudson s Thomaomys	Merida Small-eared Shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Cricetidae	Soricidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Cryptotis
Species	Thomasomys hudsoni	Cryptotis meridensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Hudson s Thomaomys and Merida Small-eared Shrew share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

Merida Small-eared Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hudson s Thomaomys	Merida Small-eared Shrew
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.

Merida Small-eared Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.