Hudson s Thomaomys vs Patagonian Opossum

Thomasomys hudsoni compared with Lestodelphys halli

Key Differences

• Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable while Patagonian Opossum is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hudson s Thomaomys	Patagonian Opossum
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Didelphimorphia (Didelphimorphia)
Family	Cricetidae	Didelphidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Lestodelphys
Species	Thomasomys hudsoni	Lestodelphys halli

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

Patagonian Opossum

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hudson s Thomaomys	Patagonian Opossum
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.

Patagonian Opossum

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.