Hudson s Thomaomys vs North American least shrew

Thomasomys hudsoni compared with Cryptotis parva

Key Differences

• Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable while North American least shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hudson s Thomaomys	North American least 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 parva

Evolutionary Relationship

Hudson s Thomaomys and North American least shrew share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

North American least shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hudson s Thomaomys	North American least 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.

North American least shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.