Philippine mouse-deer vs Popayán Thomasomys

Tragulus nigricans compared with Thomasomys popayanus

Key Differences

• Philippine mouse-deer is Endangered while Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Philippine mouse-deer	Popayán Thomasomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Tragulidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Tragulus	Thomasomys
Species	Tragulus nigricans	Thomasomys popayanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Philippine mouse-deer and Popayán Thomasomys share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Philippine mouse-deer

EN — Endangered

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Philippine mouse-deer	Popayán Thomasomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Philippine mouse-deer

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Popayán Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.