African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan vs Cagua Treefrog

Poiana richardsonii compared with Boana alemani

Key Differences

• African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan is Least Concern while Cagua Treefrog is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan	Cagua Treefrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Viverridae	Hylidae
Genus	Poiana	Boana
Species	Poiana richardsonii	Boana alemani

Evolutionary Relationship

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan and Cagua Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

LC — Least Concern

Cagua Treefrog

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan	Cagua Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Cagua Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

The African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan (Poiana richardsonii) is a species in the genus Poiana. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Cagua Treefrog

The Cagua Treefrog (Boana alemani) is a species in the genus Boana. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.