McDiarmid Thorius vs Pallid Pygmy Jerboa

Thorius munificus compared with Salpingotus pallidus

Key Differences

• McDiarmid Thorius is Critically Endangered while Pallid Pygmy Jerboa is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	McDiarmid Thorius	Pallid Pygmy Jerboa
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Plethodontidae	Dipodidae
Genus	Thorius	Salpingotus
Species	Thorius munificus	Salpingotus pallidus

Evolutionary Relationship

McDiarmid Thorius and Pallid Pygmy Jerboa share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

McDiarmid Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Pallid Pygmy Jerboa

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	McDiarmid Thorius	Pallid Pygmy Jerboa
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.

Pallid Pygmy Jerboa

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.