Popayán Thomasomys vs Rusty-spotted genet

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Genetta maculata

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Rusty-spotted genet is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Rusty-spotted genet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Cricetidae	Viverridae
Genus	Thomasomys	Genetta
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Genetta maculata

Evolutionary Relationship

Popayán Thomasomys and Rusty-spotted genet share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Rusty-spotted genet

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Rusty-spotted genet
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.

Rusty-spotted genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.