Amazonian Nectomys vs Ant Frog

Nectomys rattus compared with Microhyla ornata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amazonian Nectomys	Ant Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Microhylidae
Genus	Nectomys	Microhyla
Species	Nectomys rattus	Microhyla ornata

Evolutionary Relationship

Amazonian Nectomys and Ant Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Amazonian Nectomys

LC — Least Concern

Ant Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amazonian Nectomys	Ant Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amazonian Nectomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Ant Frog

Habitat

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

Amazonian Nectomys

The Amazonian Nectomys (Nectomys rattus) is a species in the genus Nectomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ant Frog

The Ant Frog (Microhyla ornata) is a species in the genus Microhyla. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.