Hudson s Thomaomys vs Patagonian Weasel

Thomasomys hudsoni compared with Lyncodon patagonicus

Key Differences

• Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable while Patagonian Weasel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hudson s Thomaomys	Patagonian Weasel
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (carnivores)
Family	Cricetidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Thomasomys	Lyncodon
Species	Thomasomys hudsoni	Lyncodon patagonicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Hudson s Thomaomys and Patagonian Weasel share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

Patagonian Weasel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hudson s Thomaomys	Patagonian Weasel
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.

Patagonian Weasel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.