Atlantic Robber Frog vs Pacific Spiny-rat

Craugastor andi compared with Proechimys decumanus

Key Differences

• Atlantic Robber Frog is Critically Endangered while Pacific Spiny-rat is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atlantic Robber Frog	Pacific Spiny-rat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Craugastoridae	Echimyidae
Genus	Craugastor	Proechimys
Species	Craugastor andi	Proechimys decumanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Atlantic Robber Frog and Pacific Spiny-rat share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Atlantic Robber Frog

CR — Critically Endangered

Pacific Spiny-rat

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atlantic Robber Frog	Pacific Spiny-rat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atlantic Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Pacific Spiny-rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Atlantic Robber Frog

The Atlantic Robber Frog (Craugastor andi) is a species in the genus Craugastor. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.