McDiarmid Thorius vs Mediterranean Pine Vole

Thorius munificus compared with Microtus duodecimcostatus

Key Differences

• McDiarmid Thorius is Critically Endangered while Mediterranean Pine Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	McDiarmid Thorius	Mediterranean Pine Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Plethodontidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Thorius	Microtus
Species	Thorius munificus	Microtus duodecimcostatus

Evolutionary Relationship

McDiarmid Thorius and Mediterranean Pine Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

McDiarmid Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Mediterranean Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	McDiarmid Thorius	Mediterranean Pine Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic 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.

Mediterranean Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.