Paraná Akodont vs Smith's Thorius

Akodon paranaensis compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paraná 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	Akodon	Thorius
Species	Akodon paranaensis	Thorius smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paraná Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paraná 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.