Nerz vs Golden Thomasomys

Mustela lutreola compared with Thomasomys aureus

Key Differences

• Nerz is Extinct while Golden Thomasomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nerz	Golden Thomasomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Cricetidae
Genus	Mustela	Thomasomys
Species	Mustela lutreola	Thomasomys aureus

Evolutionary Relationship

Nerz and Golden Thomasomys share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Nerz

EX — Extinct

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nerz	Golden Thomasomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nerz

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Golden Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.