Golden Thomasomys vs

Thomasomys aureus compared with Leproplaca cirrochroa

Key Differences

• Golden Thomasomys is Least Concern while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thomasomys
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Teloschistales (Teloschistales)
Family	Cricetidae	Teloschistaceae
Genus	Thomasomys	Leproplaca
Species	Thomasomys aureus	Leproplaca cirrochroa

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Leproplaca cirrochroa is a crustose lichen in the family Teloschistaceae, assessed as Near Threatened (NT). It grows on nutrient-enriched rock surfaces and tree bark, often in coastal or sheltered habitats. Like other members of the genus, it produces bright orange-yellow thalli from anthraquinone pigments.