Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat vs McDiarmid Thorius

Sturnira nana compared with Thorius munificus

Key Differences

• Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat is Endangered while McDiarmid Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat	McDiarmid Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Phyllostomidae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Sturnira	Thorius
Species	Sturnira nana	Thorius munificus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat and McDiarmid Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat

EN — Endangered

McDiarmid Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat	McDiarmid Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

McDiarmid 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.