Black-eyed Leaf Frog vs common tree frog

Agalychnis moreletii compared with Hyla arborea

Key Differences

  • Black-eyed Leaf Frog is Least Concern while common tree frog is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Black-eyed Leaf Frog common tree frog
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Amphibia (Amphibians) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same Anura (Frogs & Toads) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Phyllomedusidae Hylidae
Genus Agalychnis Hyla
Species Agalychnis moreletii Hyla arborea

Evolutionary Relationship

Black-eyed Leaf Frog and common tree frog share a common ancestor at the Order level: Anura. (Frogs & Toads)

Conservation Status

Black-eyed Leaf Frog

LC — Least Concern

common tree frog

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Black-eyed Leaf Frog common tree frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-eyed Leaf Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

common tree frog

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Black-eyed Leaf Frog

The Black-eyed Leaf Frog (Agalychnis moreletii) is a species in the genus Agalychnis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands. Found in Mexico.

common tree frog

common tree frog (Hyla arborea) is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List. Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild due to severe population decline and habitat loss.

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