Bolivian Pericote vs Small-headed Treefrog

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Dendropsophus microcephalus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bolivian Pericote Small-headed Treefrog
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Cricetidae Hylidae
Genus Auliscomys Dendropsophus
Species Auliscomys boliviensis Dendropsophus microcephalus

Evolutionary Relationship

Bolivian Pericote and Small-headed Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Small-headed Treefrog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bolivian Pericote Small-headed Treefrog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Small-headed Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela.

Bolivian Pericote

The Bolivian Pericote (Auliscomys boliviensis) is a species in the genus Auliscomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Small-headed Treefrog

No description available.

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