Maned sloth vs Smith's Thorius

Bradypus torquatus compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

• Maned sloth is Vulnerable while Smith's Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Maned sloth	Smith's Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Pilosa (Sloths & Anteaters)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Bradypodidae (Three-toed Sloths)	Plethodontidae
Genus	Bradypus (Three-toed Sloths)	Thorius
Species	Bradypus torquatus	Thorius smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Maned sloth and Smith's Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Maned sloth

VU — Vulnerable

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Maned sloth	Smith's Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Maned sloth

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.