Pygmy three-toed sloth vs Smith's Thorius

Bradypus pygmaeus compared with Thorius smithi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Pygmy three-toed sloth	Smith's Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Pilosa (Sloths & Anteaters)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Bradypodidae (Three-toed Sloths)	Plethodontidae
Genus	Bradypus (Three-toed Sloths)	Thorius
Species	Bradypus pygmaeus	Thorius smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Pygmy three-toed sloth and Smith's Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Pygmy three-toed sloth

CR — Critically Endangered

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Pygmy three-toed sloth	Smith's Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Pygmy three-toed sloth

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smith's Thorius

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.