Andean Caenolestid vs Cagua Treefrog

Caenolestes condorensis compared with Boana alemani

Key Differences

• Andean Caenolestid is Vulnerable while Cagua Treefrog is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Caenolestid	Cagua Treefrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Paucituberculata (Paucituberculata)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Caenolestidae	Hylidae
Genus	Caenolestes	Boana
Species	Caenolestes condorensis	Boana alemani

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Caenolestid and Cagua Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Caenolestid

VU — Vulnerable

Cagua Treefrog

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Caenolestid	Cagua Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Caenolestid

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Cagua Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Andean Caenolestid

The Andean Caenolestid (Caenolestes condorensis) is a species in the genus Caenolestes. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Cagua Treefrog

The Cagua Treefrog (Boana alemani) is a species in the genus Boana. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.