McDiarmid Thorius vs Pearson's Long-clawed Shrew

Thorius munificus compared with Solisorex pearsoni

Key Differences

• McDiarmid Thorius is Critically Endangered while Pearson's Long-clawed Shrew is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	McDiarmid Thorius	Pearson's Long-clawed 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	Solisorex
Species	Thorius munificus	Solisorex pearsoni

Evolutionary Relationship

McDiarmid Thorius and Pearson's Long-clawed Shrew share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

McDiarmid Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Pearson's Long-clawed Shrew

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	McDiarmid Thorius	Pearson's Long-clawed 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.

Pearson's Long-clawed Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.