McDiarmid Thorius vs Ornate Shrew

Thorius munificus compared with Sorex ornatus

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	McDiarmid Thorius	Ornate Shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Plethodontidae	Soricidae
Genus	Thorius	Sorex
Species	Thorius munificus	Sorex ornatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

McDiarmid Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Ornate Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	McDiarmid Thorius	Ornate Shrew
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 Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.