McDiarmid Thorius vs Nelson s Antelope Squirrel

Thorius munificus compared with Ammospermophilus nelsoni

Key Differences

• McDiarmid Thorius is Critically Endangered while Nelson s Antelope Squirrel is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	McDiarmid Thorius	Nelson s Antelope Squirrel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Plethodontidae	Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus	Thorius	Ammospermophilus
Species	Thorius munificus	Ammospermophilus nelsoni

Evolutionary Relationship

McDiarmid Thorius and Nelson s Antelope Squirrel share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

McDiarmid Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Nelson s Antelope Squirrel

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	McDiarmid Thorius	Nelson s Antelope Squirrel
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.

Nelson s Antelope Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.