Popayán Thomasomys vs Pygmy planigale

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Planigale maculata

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Pygmy planigale is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Pygmy planigale
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia)
Family	Cricetidae	Dasyuridae
Genus	Thomasomys	Planigale
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Planigale maculata

Evolutionary Relationship

Popayán Thomasomys and Pygmy planigale share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Pygmy planigale

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Pygmy planigale
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Popayán Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Pygmy planigale

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.