Popayán Thomasomys vs Western Dwarf Squirrel

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Microsciurus mimulus

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Western Dwarf Squirrel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Western Dwarf Squirrel
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	Microsciurus
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Microsciurus mimulus

Evolutionary Relationship

Popayán Thomasomys and Western Dwarf Squirrel share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Western Dwarf Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Western Dwarf Squirrel
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.

Western Dwarf Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.