Beira vs Loja rocket frog

Dorcatragus megalotis compared with Hyloxalus elachyhistus

Key Differences

  • Beira is Vulnerable while Loja rocket frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Beira Loja rocket frog
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Bovidae (Bovids) Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
Genus Dorcatragus Hyloxalus
Species Dorcatragus megalotis Hyloxalus elachyhistus

Evolutionary Relationship

Beira and Loja rocket frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

Loja rocket frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Beira Loja rocket frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beira

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Loja rocket frog

Habitat

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

Beira

The Beira (Dorcatragus megalotis) is a species in the genus Dorcatragus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Dorcatragus megalotis.

Loja rocket frog

No description available.

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