Dusky Akodont vs Surprise Thorius

Akodon dayi compared with Thorius insperatus

Key Differences

• Dusky Akodont is Least Concern while Surprise Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Akodont	Surprise Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (動物)	Animalia (動物)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索動物)	Chordata (脊索動物)
Class	Mammalia (哺乳類)	Amphibia (両生類)
Order	Rodentia (ネズミ目)	Caudata (有尾目)
Family	Cricetidae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Akodon	Thorius
Species	Akodon dayi	Thorius insperatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky Akodont and Surprise Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (脊索動物)

Conservation Status

Dusky Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Surprise Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Akodont	Surprise Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Surprise Thorius

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

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