McDiarmid Thorius vs Montane Akodont

Thorius munificus compared with Akodon montensis

Key Differences

• McDiarmid Thorius is Critically Endangered while Montane Akodont is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	McDiarmid Thorius	Montane Akodont
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	Akodon
Species	Thorius munificus	Akodon montensis

Evolutionary Relationship

McDiarmid Thorius and Montane Akodont share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

McDiarmid Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Montane Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	McDiarmid Thorius	Montane Akodont
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.

Montane Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.