Hudson s Thomaomys vs Thomas's Rope Squirrel

Thomasomys hudsoni compared with Funisciurus anerythrus

Key Differences

• Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable while Thomas's Rope Squirrel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hudson s Thomaomys	Thomas's Rope Squirrel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Cricetidae	Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus	Thomasomys	Funisciurus
Species	Thomasomys hudsoni	Funisciurus anerythrus

Evolutionary Relationship

Hudson s Thomaomys and Thomas's Rope Squirrel share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

Thomas's Rope Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hudson s Thomaomys	Thomas's Rope Squirrel
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.

Thomas's Rope Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.