Popayán Thomasomys vs Redstem Cassava

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Manihot rubricaulis

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Redstem Cassava is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Redstem Cassava
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Malpighiales (Malpighiales)
Family	Cricetidae	Euphorbiaceae
Genus	Thomasomys	Manihot
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Manihot rubricaulis

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Redstem Cassava

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Redstem Cassava
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.

Redstem Cassava

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.