Hyrcanian Field Mouse vs Smith's Thorius

Apodemus hyrcanicus compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

• Hyrcanian Field Mouse is Near Threatened while Smith's Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hyrcanian Field Mouse	Smith's Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Plethodontidae
Genus	Apodemus	Thorius
Species	Apodemus hyrcanicus	Thorius smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Hyrcanian Field Mouse and Smith's Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Hyrcanian Field Mouse

NT — Near Threatened

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hyrcanian Field Mouse	Smith's Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hyrcanian Field Mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smith's Thorius

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.