Narrow-footed Neacomys vs Smith's Thorius

Neacomys tenuipes compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

• Narrow-footed Neacomys is Least Concern while Smith's Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Narrow-footed Neacomys	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	Neacomys	Thorius
Species	Neacomys tenuipes	Thorius smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Narrow-footed Neacomys and Smith's Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Narrow-footed Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Narrow-footed Neacomys	Smith's Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Narrow-footed Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

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.