Popayán Thomasomys vs Small Adder's-Tongue

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Ophioglossum azoricum

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Small Adder's-Tongue is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Small Adder's-Tongue
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Tracheophyta
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Ophioglossales (Ophioglossales)
Family	Cricetidae	Ophioglossaceae
Genus	Thomasomys	Ophioglossum
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Ophioglossum azoricum

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Small Adder's-Tongue

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Small Adder's-Tongue
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.

Small Adder's-Tongue

Habitat

Inhabits boreal forests and taiga within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Iceland, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.