Popayán Thomasomys vs Small Black Ant

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Lasius niger

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Small Black Ant is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Small Black Ant
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Family	Cricetidae	Formicidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Lasius
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Lasius niger

Evolutionary Relationship

Popayán Thomasomys and Small Black Ant share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Small Black Ant

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Small Black Ant
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 Black Ant

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Asia (Japan, Taiwan) and Europe (6 countries).