Andean Chilomys vs Fanged River Frog

Chilomys instans compared with Limnonectes macrodon

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Chilomys Fanged River Frog
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Cricetidae Dicroglossidae
Genus Chilomys Limnonectes
Species Chilomys instans Limnonectes macrodon

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Fanged River Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Fanged River Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Chilomys Fanged River Frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Chilomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Fanged River Frog

Habitat

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

Andean Chilomys

The Andean Chilomys (Chilomys instans) is a species in the genus Chilomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fanged River Frog

No description available.

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