Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat vs Smith's Thorius

Sturnira nana compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

• Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat is Endangered while Smith's Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat	Smith's 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 smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat

EN — Endangered

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat	Smith's 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.

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.