Large Long-clawed Akodont vs Popayán Thomasomys

Chelemys megalonyx compared with Thomasomys popayanus

Key Differences

• Large Long-clawed Akodont is Near Threatened while Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large Long-clawed Akodont	Popayán Thomasomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Chelemys	Thomasomys
Species	Chelemys megalonyx	Thomasomys popayanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Large Long-clawed Akodont and Popayán Thomasomys share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Large Long-clawed Akodont

NT — Near Threatened

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large Long-clawed Akodont	Popayán Thomasomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large Long-clawed Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Popayán Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.