Andean Caenolestid vs Variable-backed Frog

Caenolestes condorensis compared with Pulchrana signata

Key Differences

• Andean Caenolestid is Vulnerable while Variable-backed Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Caenolestid	Variable-backed 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	Ranidae
Genus	Caenolestes	Pulchrana
Species	Caenolestes condorensis	Pulchrana signata

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Caenolestid and Variable-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Caenolestid

VU — Vulnerable

Variable-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Caenolestid	Variable-backed 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.

Variable-backed 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.