Popayán Thomasomys vs Spotted Shag

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Phalacrocorax punctatus

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Spotted Shag is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Spotted Shag
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Suliformes (Suliformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Phalacrocoracidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Phalacrocorax
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Phalacrocorax punctatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Popayán Thomasomys and Spotted Shag share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Spotted Shag

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Spotted Shag
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.

Spotted Shag

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.