Muya Valley Vole vs Smith's Thorius

Microtus mujanensis compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

• Muya Valley Vole is Data Deficient while Smith's Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Muya Valley Vole	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	Microtus	Thorius
Species	Microtus mujanensis	Thorius smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Muya Valley Vole and Smith's Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Muya Valley Vole

DD — Data Deficient

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Muya Valley Vole	Smith's Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Muya Valley Vole

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.