Andean Chilomys vs Zoque Treefrog

Chilomys instans compared with Quilticohyla zoque

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Zoque Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Zoque Treefrog
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	Hylidae
Genus	Chilomys	Quilticohyla
Species	Chilomys instans	Quilticohyla zoque

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Zoque Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Zoque Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Zoque Treefrog
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.

Zoque Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.