McDiarmid Thorius vs Ornate Cuscus

Thorius munificus compared with Phalanger ornatus

Key Differences

• McDiarmid Thorius is Critically Endangered while Ornate Cuscus is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	McDiarmid Thorius	Ornate Cuscus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Diprotodontia (Marsupials)
Family	Plethodontidae	Phalangeridae
Genus	Thorius	Phalanger
Species	Thorius munificus	Phalanger ornatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

McDiarmid Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Ornate Cuscus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	McDiarmid Thorius	Ornate Cuscus
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.

Ornate Cuscus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.