Popayán Thomasomys vs silky cuscus

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Phalanger sericeus

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while silky cuscus is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	silky cuscus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Diprotodontia (Marsupials)
Family	Cricetidae	Phalangeridae
Genus	Thomasomys	Phalanger
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Phalanger sericeus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

silky cuscus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	silky cuscus
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.

silky cuscus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.