Amazonian Nectomys vs Linda’s Glassfrog

Nectomys rattus compared with Nymphargus lindae

Key Differences

• Amazonian Nectomys is Least Concern while Linda’s Glassfrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amazonian Nectomys	Linda’s Glassfrog
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	Centrolenidae
Genus	Nectomys	Nymphargus
Species	Nectomys rattus	Nymphargus lindae

Evolutionary Relationship

Amazonian Nectomys and Linda’s Glassfrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Amazonian Nectomys

LC — Least Concern

Linda’s Glassfrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amazonian Nectomys	Linda’s Glassfrog
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.

Linda’s Glassfrog

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.