Amazonian Nectomys vs Yucatan Rainfrog

Nectomys rattus compared with Craugastor yucatanensis

Key Differences

• Amazonian Nectomys is Least Concern while Yucatan Rainfrog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amazonian Nectomys	Yucatan Rainfrog
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	Craugastoridae
Genus	Nectomys	Craugastor
Species	Nectomys rattus	Craugastor yucatanensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Amazonian Nectomys

LC — Least Concern

Yucatan Rainfrog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amazonian Nectomys	Yucatan Rainfrog
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.

Yucatan Rainfrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.