Assam Treefrog vs Giant Otter

Hyla annectans compared with Pteronura brasiliensis

Key Differences

• Assam Treefrog is Least Concern while Giant Otter is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Assam Treefrog	Giant Otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Hylidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Hyla	Pteronura
Species	Hyla annectans	Pteronura brasiliensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Assam Treefrog and Giant Otter share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Assam Treefrog

LC — Least Concern

Giant Otter

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Assam Treefrog	Giant Otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Assam Treefrog

Habitat

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

Giant Otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Assam Treefrog

The Assam Treefrog (Hyla annectans) is a species in the genus Hyla. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.