African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan vs Oaxacan Cloud-forest Treefrog

Poiana richardsonii compared with Charadrahyla nephila

Key Differences

• African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan is Least Concern while Oaxacan Cloud-forest Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan	Oaxacan Cloud-forest 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	Charadrahyla
Species	Poiana richardsonii	Charadrahyla nephila

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

LC — Least Concern

Oaxacan Cloud-forest Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan	Oaxacan Cloud-forest 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.

Oaxacan Cloud-forest Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

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

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.