Large False Serotine vs Surprise Thorius

Hesperoptenus tomesi compared with Thorius insperatus

Key Differences

• Large False Serotine is Vulnerable while Surprise Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large False Serotine	Surprise Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Hesperoptenus	Thorius
Species	Hesperoptenus tomesi	Thorius insperatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Large False Serotine and Surprise Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Large False Serotine

VU — Vulnerable

Surprise Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large False Serotine	Surprise Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large False Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Surprise 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.