Large Luzon Carpomys vs Smith's Thorius

Carpomys melanurus compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

• Large Luzon Carpomys is Data Deficient while Smith's Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large Luzon Carpomys	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	Carpomys	Thorius
Species	Carpomys melanurus	Thorius smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Large Luzon Carpomys

DD — Data Deficient

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large Luzon Carpomys	Smith's Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large Luzon Carpomys

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.