Northern Mole Vole vs Smith's Thorius

Ellobius talpinus compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

• Northern Mole Vole is Least Concern while Smith's Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Northern Mole 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	Ellobius	Thorius
Species	Ellobius talpinus	Thorius smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Northern Mole Vole

LC — Least Concern

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Northern Mole Vole	Smith's Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Northern Mole Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ukraine.

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.