Hudson s Thomaomys vs variable forklet moss

Thomasomys hudsoni compared with Dicranella varia

Key Differences

• Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable while variable forklet moss is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hudson s Thomaomys	variable forklet moss
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Bryophyta
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Dicranales (Dicranales)
Family	Cricetidae	Dicranellaceae
Genus	Thomasomys	Dicranella
Species	Thomasomys hudsoni	Dicranella varia

Conservation Status

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

variable forklet moss

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hudson s Thomaomys	variable forklet moss
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.

variable forklet moss

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).