McDiarmid Thorius vs Pearson s Pericote

Thorius munificus compared with Andalgalomys pearsoni

Key Differences

• McDiarmid Thorius is Critically Endangered while Pearson s Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	McDiarmid Thorius	Pearson s Pericote
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	Andalgalomys
Species	Thorius munificus	Andalgalomys pearsoni

Evolutionary Relationship

McDiarmid Thorius and Pearson s Pericote share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

McDiarmid Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Pearson s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	McDiarmid Thorius	Pearson s Pericote
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.

Pearson s Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.