Ahl's Squeaker vs Caatinga laucha

Arthroleptis affinis compared with Calomys expulsus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Ahl's Squeaker Caatinga laucha
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 Cricetidae
Genus Arthroleptis Calomys
Species Arthroleptis affinis Calomys expulsus

Evolutionary Relationship

Ahl's Squeaker and Caatinga laucha share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Ahl's Squeaker

LC — Least Concern

Caatinga laucha

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Ahl's Squeaker Caatinga laucha
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ahl's Squeaker

Habitat

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

Caatinga laucha

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.

Caatinga laucha

The Caatinga laucha (Calomys expulsus) is a species in the genus Calomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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