Hudson s Thomaomys vs Square-spot Deerfly

Thomasomys hudsoni compared with Chrysops viduatus

Key Differences

• Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable while Square-spot Deerfly is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hudson s Thomaomys	Square-spot Deerfly
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Diptera (Diptera)
Family	Cricetidae	Tabanidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Chrysops
Species	Thomasomys hudsoni	Chrysops viduatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Hudson s Thomaomys and Square-spot Deerfly share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

Square-spot Deerfly

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hudson s Thomaomys	Square-spot Deerfly
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.

Square-spot Deerfly

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.