Perrin’s Beaked Whale vs Popayán Thomasomys

Mesoplodon perrini compared with Thomasomys popayanus

Key Differences

• Perrin’s Beaked Whale is Endangered while Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Perrin’s Beaked Whale	Popayán Thomasomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Hyperoodontidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Mesoplodon	Thomasomys
Species	Mesoplodon perrini	Thomasomys popayanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Perrin’s Beaked Whale and Popayán Thomasomys share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Perrin’s Beaked Whale

EN — Endangered

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Perrin’s Beaked Whale	Popayán Thomasomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Perrin’s Beaked Whale

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Popayán Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.