Popayán Thomasomys vs Sylvan Thomasomys

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Thomasomys silvestris

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Sylvan Thomasomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Sylvan Thomasomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus same	Thomasomys	Thomasomys
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Thomasomys silvestris

Evolutionary Relationship

Popayán Thomasomys and Sylvan Thomasomys share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Thomasomys.

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Sylvan Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Sylvan Thomasomys
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.

Sylvan Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.