Boulenger's rocket frog vs Iberian Shrew

Hyloxalus vertebralis compared with Sorex granarius

Key Differences

  • Boulenger's rocket frog is Critically Endangered while Iberian Shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Boulenger's rocket frog Iberian Shrew
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs) Soricidae
Genus Hyloxalus Sorex
Species Hyloxalus vertebralis Sorex granarius

Evolutionary Relationship

Boulenger's rocket frog and Iberian Shrew share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Boulenger's rocket frog

CR — Critically Endangered

Iberian Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Boulenger's rocket frog Iberian Shrew
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Boulenger's rocket frog

Habitat

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

Iberian Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Boulenger's rocket frog

The Boulenger's Rocket Frog (Hyloxalus vertebralis) is a species in the genus Hyloxalus. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Iberian Shrew

No description available.

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