Madras Treeshrew vs Ucucha Thomasomys

Anathana ellioti compared with Thomasomys ucucha

Key Differences

• Madras Treeshrew is Least Concern while Ucucha Thomasomys is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Madras Treeshrew	Ucucha Thomasomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Scandentia (Scandentia)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Tupaiidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Anathana	Thomasomys
Species	Anathana ellioti	Thomasomys ucucha

Evolutionary Relationship

Madras Treeshrew and Ucucha Thomasomys share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Madras Treeshrew

LC — Least Concern

Ucucha Thomasomys

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Madras Treeshrew	Ucucha Thomasomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Madras Treeshrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ucucha Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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