McDiarmid Thorius vs Olive-colored Akodont

Thorius munificus compared with Abrothrix olivaceus

Key Differences

• McDiarmid Thorius is Critically Endangered while Olive-colored Akodont is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	McDiarmid Thorius	Olive-colored 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	Abrothrix
Species	Thorius munificus	Abrothrix olivaceus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

McDiarmid Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Olive-colored Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	McDiarmid Thorius	Olive-colored 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.

Olive-colored Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.