Agua Robber Frog vs Broad-footed Mole

Pristimantis pugnax compared with Scapanus latimanus

Key Differences

  • Agua Robber Frog is Vulnerable while Broad-footed Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Agua Robber Frog Broad-footed Mole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family Craugastoridae Talpidae
Genus Pristimantis Scapanus
Species Pristimantis pugnax Scapanus latimanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Agua Robber Frog and Broad-footed Mole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Agua Robber Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Agua Robber Frog Broad-footed Mole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Agua Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Broad-footed Mole

The Broad-footed Mole (Scapanus latimanus) is a species in the genus Scapanus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Nature FYI Family

Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.

Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia