Agua Robber Frog vs Andean Pericote

Pristimantis pugnax compared with Phyllotis andium

Key Differences

• Agua Robber Frog is Vulnerable while Andean Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Agua Robber Frog	Andean Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Craugastoridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Pristimantis	Phyllotis
Species	Pristimantis pugnax	Phyllotis andium

Evolutionary Relationship

Agua Robber Frog and Andean Pericote share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Agua Robber Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Agua Robber Frog	Andean Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Agua Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Andean Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Agua Robber Frog

The Agua Robber Frog (Pristimantis pugnax) is a species in the genus Pristimantis. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Andean Pericote

The Andean Pericote (Phyllotis andium) is a species in the genus Phyllotis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.