Molina s Akodont vs Smith's Thorius

Akodon molinae compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

• Molina s Akodont is Least Concern while Smith's Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Molina s Akodont	Smith's Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Cricetidae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Akodon	Thorius
Species	Akodon molinae	Thorius smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Molina s Akodont and Smith's Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Molina s Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Molina s Akodont	Smith's Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Molina s Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smith's 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.