Boqueron Robber Frog vs Guyenne Spiny-rat

Niceforonia latens compared with Proechimys guyannensis

Key Differences

• Boqueron Robber Frog is Vulnerable while Guyenne Spiny-rat is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Boqueron Robber Frog	Guyenne 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	Niceforonia	Proechimys
Species	Niceforonia latens	Proechimys guyannensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Boqueron Robber Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Guyenne Spiny-rat

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Boqueron Robber Frog	Guyenne Spiny-rat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Boqueron Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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

Guyenne Spiny-rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Boqueron Robber Frog

The Boqueron Robber Frog (Niceforonia latens) is a species in the genus Niceforonia. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.