Atherton antechinus vs Variegated Treefrog

Antechinus godmani compared with Megastomatohyla mixomaculata

Key Differences

  • Atherton antechinus is Least Concern while Variegated Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Atherton antechinus Variegated Treefrog
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Dasyuridae Hylidae
Genus Antechinus Megastomatohyla
Species Antechinus godmani Megastomatohyla mixomaculata

Evolutionary Relationship

Atherton antechinus and Variegated Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Atherton antechinus

LC — Least Concern

Variegated Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Atherton antechinus Variegated Treefrog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atherton antechinus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variegated Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

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

Atherton antechinus

The Atherton antechinus (Antechinus godmani) is a species in the genus Antechinus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variegated Treefrog

No description available.

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