Hudson s Thomaomys vs Large-eared Hutia

Thomasomys hudsoni compared with Mesocapromys auritus

Key Differences

• Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable while Large-eared Hutia is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hudson s Thomaomys	Large-eared Hutia
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Cricetidae	Capromyidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Mesocapromys
Species	Thomasomys hudsoni	Mesocapromys auritus

Evolutionary Relationship

Hudson s Thomaomys and Large-eared Hutia share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

Large-eared Hutia

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hudson s Thomaomys	Large-eared Hutia
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hudson s Thomaomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

Large-eared Hutia

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.