McDiarmid Thorius vs Peruvian Laucha

Thorius munificus compared with Calomys sorellus

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	McDiarmid Thorius	Peruvian Laucha
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	Calomys
Species	Thorius munificus	Calomys sorellus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

McDiarmid Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Peruvian Laucha

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	McDiarmid Thorius	Peruvian Laucha
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 Laucha

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.