Julia Creek dunnart vs Smith's Thorius

Sminthopsis douglasi compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

• Julia Creek dunnart is Near Threatened while Smith's Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Julia Creek dunnart	Smith's Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Dasyuridae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Sminthopsis	Thorius
Species	Sminthopsis douglasi	Thorius smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Julia Creek dunnart and Smith's Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Julia Creek dunnart

NT — Near Threatened

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Julia Creek dunnart	Smith's Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Julia Creek dunnart

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.