Ornate Akodont vs Smith's Thorius

Abrothrix jelskii compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

• Ornate Akodont is Least Concern while Smith's Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ornate Akodont	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	Abrothrix	Thorius
Species	Abrothrix jelskii	Thorius smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Ornate Akodont and Smith's Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Ornate Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ornate Akodont	Smith's Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ornate Akodont

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.