Ant Frog vs California Deermouse

Microhyla ornata compared with Peromyscus californicus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ant Frog	California Deermouse
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Microhylidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Microhyla	Peromyscus
Species	Microhyla ornata	Peromyscus californicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Ant Frog and California Deermouse share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Ant Frog

LC — Least Concern

California Deermouse

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ant Frog	California Deermouse
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ant Frog

Habitat

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

California Deermouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ant Frog

The Ant Frog (Microhyla ornata) is a species in the genus Microhyla. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

California Deermouse

The California Deermouse (Peromyscus californicus) is a species in the genus Peromyscus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.