Andean Caenolestid vs Emerald Treefrog

Caenolestes condorensis compared with Exerodonta smaragdina

Key Differences

• Andean Caenolestid is Vulnerable while Emerald Treefrog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Caenolestid	Emerald 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	Exerodonta
Species	Caenolestes condorensis	Exerodonta smaragdina

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Caenolestid

VU — Vulnerable

Emerald Treefrog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Caenolestid	Emerald 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.

Emerald Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

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.