McDiarmid Thorius vs Mullah Spiny Mouse

Thorius munificus compared with Acomys mullah

Key Differences

• McDiarmid Thorius is Critically Endangered while Mullah Spiny Mouse is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	McDiarmid Thorius	Mullah Spiny Mouse
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Plethodontidae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Thorius	Acomys
Species	Thorius munificus	Acomys mullah

Evolutionary Relationship

McDiarmid Thorius and Mullah Spiny Mouse share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

McDiarmid Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Mullah Spiny Mouse

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	McDiarmid Thorius	Mullah Spiny Mouse
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.

Mullah Spiny Mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.