Montane Akodont vs Surprise Thorius

Akodon montensis compared with Thorius insperatus

Key Differences

• Montane Akodont is Least Concern while Surprise Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Montane Akodont	Surprise 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 montensis	Thorius insperatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Montane Akodont and Surprise Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Montane Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Surprise Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Montane Akodont	Surprise Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Montane Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Surprise 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.