Andean Collared Frog vs Lofty Pericote

Mannophryne cordilleriana compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Collared Frog	Lofty 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	Auliscomys
Species	Mannophryne cordilleriana	Auliscomys sublimis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Collared Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Collared Frog	Lofty 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.

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.