McDiarmid Thorius vs Pygmy three-toed sloth

Thorius munificus compared with Bradypus pygmaeus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	McDiarmid Thorius	Pygmy three-toed sloth
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Pilosa (Sloths & Anteaters)
Family	Plethodontidae	Bradypodidae (Three-toed Sloths)
Genus	Thorius	Bradypus (Three-toed Sloths)
Species	Thorius munificus	Bradypus pygmaeus

Evolutionary Relationship

McDiarmid Thorius and Pygmy three-toed sloth share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

McDiarmid Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Pygmy three-toed sloth

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	McDiarmid Thorius	Pygmy three-toed sloth
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.

Pygmy three-toed sloth

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.