Philippine mouse-deer vs Surprise Thorius

Tragulus nigricans compared with Thorius insperatus

Key Differences

• Philippine mouse-deer is Endangered while Surprise Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Philippine mouse-deer	Surprise Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Tragulidae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Tragulus	Thorius
Species	Tragulus nigricans	Thorius insperatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Philippine mouse-deer and Surprise Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Philippine mouse-deer

EN — Endangered

Surprise Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Philippine mouse-deer	Surprise Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Philippine mouse-deer

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Surprise 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.