McDiarmid Thorius vs Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Thorius munificus compared with Neusticomys peruviensis

Key Differences

• McDiarmid Thorius is Critically Endangered while Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	McDiarmid Thorius	Peruvian Ichthyomyine
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	Neusticomys
Species	Thorius munificus	Neusticomys peruviensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

McDiarmid Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	McDiarmid Thorius	Peruvian Ichthyomyine
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.

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.