Andean Caenolestid vs La Selle Dusky Frog

Caenolestes condorensis compared with Eleutherodactylus jugans

Key Differences

• Andean Caenolestid is Vulnerable while La Selle Dusky Frog is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Caenolestid	La Selle Dusky Frog
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	Eleutherodactylidae
Genus	Caenolestes	Eleutherodactylus
Species	Caenolestes condorensis	Eleutherodactylus jugans

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Caenolestid and La Selle Dusky Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Caenolestid

VU — Vulnerable

La Selle Dusky Frog

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Caenolestid	La Selle Dusky Frog
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.

La Selle Dusky Frog

Habitat

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

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.