Rata Topera vs Popayán Thomasomys

Arvicola amphibius compared with Thomasomys popayanus

Key Differences

• Rata Topera is Near Threatened while Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rata Topera	Popayán 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	Arvicola	Thomasomys
Species	Arvicola amphibius	Thomasomys popayanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Rata Topera and Popayán Thomasomys share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Rata Topera

NT — Near Threatened

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rata Topera	Popayán Thomasomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Rata Topera

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

Popayán Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.