Boulenger's rocket frog vs Loja rocket frog

Hyloxalus vertebralis compared with Hyloxalus elachyhistus

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Boulenger's rocket frog	Loja rocket frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family same	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
Genus same	Hyloxalus	Hyloxalus
Species	Hyloxalus vertebralis	Hyloxalus elachyhistus

Evolutionary Relationship

Boulenger's rocket frog and Loja rocket frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hyloxalus.

Conservation Status

Boulenger's rocket frog

CR — Critically Endangered

Loja rocket frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Boulenger's rocket frog	Loja rocket frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Boulenger's rocket frog

Habitat

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

Loja rocket frog

Habitat

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

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.