Popayán Thomasomys vs Taruca

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Hippocamelus antisensis

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Taruca is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Taruca
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Cricetidae	Cervidae (Deer)
Genus	Thomasomys	Hippocamelus
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Hippocamelus antisensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Popayán Thomasomys and Taruca share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Taruca

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Taruca
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.

Taruca

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.