Ahl's Squeaker vs Botta's pocket gopher

Arthroleptis affinis compared with Thomomys bottae

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Ahl's Squeaker Botta's pocket gopher
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Arthroleptidae Geomyidae
Genus Arthroleptis Thomomys
Species Arthroleptis affinis Thomomys bottae

Evolutionary Relationship

Ahl's Squeaker and Botta's pocket gopher share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Ahl's Squeaker

LC — Least Concern

Botta's pocket gopher

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Ahl's Squeaker Botta's pocket gopher
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ahl's Squeaker

Habitat

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

Botta's pocket gopher

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ahl's Squeaker

The Ahl's Squeaker (Arthroleptis affinis) is a species in the genus Arthroleptis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Botta's pocket gopher

The Botta's Pocket Gopher (Thomomys bottae) is a species in the genus Thomomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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