Hudson s Thomaomys vs Piebald Alpine Toad

Thomasomys hudsoni compared with Scutiger maculatus

Key Differences

• Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable while Piebald Alpine Toad is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hudson s Thomaomys	Piebald Alpine Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Megophryidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Scutiger
Species	Thomasomys hudsoni	Scutiger maculatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Hudson s Thomaomys and Piebald Alpine Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

Piebald Alpine Toad

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hudson s Thomaomys	Piebald Alpine Toad
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.

Piebald Alpine Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.