McDiarmid Thorius vs Philippine tarsier

Thorius munificus compared with Carlito syrichta

Key Differences

• McDiarmid Thorius is Critically Endangered while Philippine tarsier is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	McDiarmid Thorius	Philippine tarsier
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Plethodontidae	Tarsiidae
Genus	Thorius	Carlito
Species	Thorius munificus	Carlito syrichta

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

McDiarmid Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Philippine tarsier

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	McDiarmid Thorius	Philippine tarsier
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.

Philippine tarsier

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.