Andean Caenolestid vs Mountain Robber Frog

Caenolestes condorensis compared with Pristimantis altae

Key Differences

• Andean Caenolestid is Vulnerable while Mountain Robber Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Caenolestid	Mountain Robber 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	Craugastoridae
Genus	Caenolestes	Pristimantis
Species	Caenolestes condorensis	Pristimantis altae

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Caenolestid and Mountain Robber Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Caenolestid

VU — Vulnerable

Mountain Robber Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Caenolestid	Mountain Robber 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.

Mountain Robber 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.