Popayán Thomasomys vs Tufted Duck

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Aythya fuligula

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Tufted Duck is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Tufted Duck
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Anatidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Aythya
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Aythya fuligula

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Tufted Duck

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Tufted Duck
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.

Tufted Duck

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

Tufted Duck

Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.