Olrog s Pericote vs Spotted Thorius

Andalgalomys olrogi compared with Thorius spilogaster

Key Differences

• Olrog s Pericote is Least Concern while Spotted Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Olrog s Pericote	Spotted 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	Andalgalomys	Thorius
Species	Andalgalomys olrogi	Thorius spilogaster

Evolutionary Relationship

Olrog s Pericote and Spotted Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Olrog s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Olrog s Pericote	Spotted Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Olrog s Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spotted 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.