Lesser bilby vs Popayán Thomasomys

Macrotis leucura compared with Thomasomys popayanus

Key Differences

• Lesser bilby is Extinct while Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser bilby	Popayán Thomasomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Peramelemorphia (Peramelemorphia)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Thylacomyidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Macrotis	Thomasomys
Species	Macrotis leucura	Thomasomys popayanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser bilby and Popayán Thomasomys share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Lesser bilby

EX — Extinct

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser bilby	Popayán Thomasomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser bilby

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Popayán Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.