Hudson s Thomaomys vs Scaled Dove

Thomasomys hudsoni compared with Columbina squammata

Key Differences

• Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable while Scaled Dove is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hudson s Thomaomys	Scaled Dove
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Family	Cricetidae	Columbidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Columbina
Species	Thomasomys hudsoni	Columbina squammata

Evolutionary Relationship

Hudson s Thomaomys and Scaled Dove share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

Scaled Dove

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hudson s Thomaomys	Scaled Dove
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.

Scaled Dove

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.

Scaled Dove

Scaled Dove (Columbina squammata) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.