Andean Chilomys vs Little-devil poison frog

Chilomys instans compared with Oophaga sylvatica

Key Differences

  • Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Little-devil poison frog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Chilomys Little-devil poison 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 Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
Genus Chilomys Oophaga
Species Chilomys instans Oophaga sylvatica

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Little-devil poison frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Little-devil poison frog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Chilomys Little-devil poison 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.

Little-devil poison 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.

Little-devil poison frog

No description available.

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