Hudson s Thomaomys vs Tar spot

Thomasomys hudsoni compared with Phyllachora maydis

Key Differences

• Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable while Tar spot is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hudson s Thomaomys	Tar spot
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Phyllachorales (Phyllachorales)
Family	Cricetidae	Phyllachoraceae
Genus	Thomasomys	Phyllachora
Species	Thomasomys hudsoni	Phyllachora maydis

Conservation Status

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

Tar spot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hudson s Thomaomys	Tar spot
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.

Tar spot

Habitat

Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in United States.