Popayán Thomasomys vs Tarbagan Marmot

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Marmota sibirica

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Tarbagan Marmot is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Tarbagan Marmot
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	Cricetidae	Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus	Thomasomys	Marmota
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Marmota sibirica

Evolutionary Relationship

Popayán Thomasomys and Tarbagan Marmot share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Tarbagan Marmot

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Tarbagan Marmot
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.

Tarbagan Marmot

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.