Black-tufted Marmoset vs Merida Treefrog

Callithrix penicillata compared with Dendropsophus meridensis

Key Differences

• Black-tufted Marmoset is Least Concern while Merida Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-tufted Marmoset	Merida Treefrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Callitrichidae	Hylidae
Genus	Callithrix	Dendropsophus
Species	Callithrix penicillata	Dendropsophus meridensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Black-tufted Marmoset and Merida Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Black-tufted Marmoset

LC — Least Concern

Merida Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black-tufted Marmoset	Merida Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-tufted Marmoset

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Brazil.

Merida Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

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

Black-tufted Marmoset

The Black-tufted Marmoset (Callithrix penicillata) is a species in the genus Callithrix. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found in Brazil.