Boreal Digging Frog vs Ecuadoran Pericote

Kaloula borealis compared with Phyllotis haggardi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Boreal Digging Frog Ecuadoran Pericote
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Microhylidae Cricetidae
Genus Kaloula Phyllotis
Species Kaloula borealis Phyllotis haggardi

Evolutionary Relationship

Boreal Digging Frog and Ecuadoran Pericote share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Boreal Digging Frog

LC — Least Concern

Ecuadoran Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Boreal Digging Frog Ecuadoran Pericote
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Boreal Digging Frog

Habitat

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

Ecuadoran Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Boreal Digging Frog

The Boreal Digging Frog (Kaloula borealis) is a species in the genus Kaloula. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Ecuadoran Pericote

No description available.

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