Hudson s Thomaomys vs Plain Gold

Thomasomys hudsoni compared with Micropterix calthella

Key Differences

• Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable while Plain Gold is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hudson s Thomaomys	Plain Gold
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Micropterigidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Micropterix
Species	Thomasomys hudsoni	Micropterix calthella

Evolutionary Relationship

Hudson s Thomaomys and Plain Gold share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

Plain Gold

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hudson s Thomaomys	Plain Gold
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.

Plain Gold

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.