Madras Treeshrew vs Surprise Thorius

Anathana ellioti compared with Thorius insperatus

Key Differences

• Madras Treeshrew is Least Concern while Surprise Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Madras Treeshrew	Surprise Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Scandentia (Scandentia)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Tupaiidae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Anathana	Thorius
Species	Anathana ellioti	Thorius insperatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Madras Treeshrew and Surprise Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Madras Treeshrew

LC — Least Concern

Surprise Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Madras Treeshrew	Surprise Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Madras Treeshrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Surprise 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.