Andean Pericote vs Longsnout Robber Frog

Phyllotis andium compared with Craugastor longirostris

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Longsnout Robber 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 Craugastoridae
Genus Phyllotis Craugastor
Species Phyllotis andium Craugastor longirostris

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Longsnout Robber Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Longsnout Robber Frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Longsnout Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Colombia.

Andean Pericote

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

Longsnout Robber Frog

No description available.

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