Rata-algodonera de Arizona vs Golden Thomasomys

Sigmodon arizonae compared with Thomasomys aureus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rata-algodonera de Arizona	Golden Thomasomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Sigmodon	Thomasomys
Species	Sigmodon arizonae	Thomasomys aureus

Evolutionary Relationship

Rata-algodonera de Arizona and Golden Thomasomys share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Rata-algodonera de Arizona

LC — Least Concern

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rata-algodonera de Arizona	Golden Thomasomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Rata-algodonera de Arizona

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Golden Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Rata-algodonera de Arizona

The Arizona Cotton Rat, Sigmodon arizonae, is a species. It is currently assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.