Andean Collared Frog vs Ecuadoran Pericote

Mannophryne cordilleriana compared with Phyllotis haggardi

Key Differences

  • Andean Collared Frog is Vulnerable while Ecuadoran Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Collared Frog Ecuadoran Pericote
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Aromobatidae Cricetidae
Genus Mannophryne Phyllotis
Species Mannophryne cordilleriana Phyllotis haggardi

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Collared Frog and Ecuadoran Pericote share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Collared Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Ecuadoran Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Collared Frog Ecuadoran Pericote
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Collared Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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

Ecuadoran Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Andean Collared Frog

The Andean Collared Frog (Mannophryne cordilleriana) is a species in the genus Mannophryne. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Ecuadoran Pericote

No description available.

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