Large Oecomys vs Smith's Thorius

Oecomys superans compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

• Large Oecomys is Least Concern while Smith's Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large Oecomys	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	Cricetidae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Oecomys	Thorius
Species	Oecomys superans	Thorius smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Large Oecomys

LC — Least Concern

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large Oecomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

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.