Large Cordillera Shrew Mouse vs Smith's Thorius

Archboldomys maximus compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

• Large Cordillera Shrew Mouse is Data Deficient while Smith's Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large Cordillera Shrew 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	Archboldomys	Thorius
Species	Archboldomys maximus	Thorius smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Large Cordillera Shrew Mouse

DD — Data Deficient

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large Cordillera Shrew Mouse	Smith's Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large Cordillera Shrew 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.