Braun’s Dwarf Frog vs Dusky melanomys

Physalaemus lisei compared with Melanomys caliginosus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Braun’s Dwarf Frog	Dusky melanomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Leptodactylidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Physalaemus	Melanomys
Species	Physalaemus lisei	Melanomys caliginosus

Evolutionary Relationship

Braun’s Dwarf Frog and Dusky melanomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Braun’s Dwarf Frog

LC — Least Concern

Dusky melanomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Braun’s Dwarf Frog	Dusky melanomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Braun’s Dwarf Frog

Habitat

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

Dusky melanomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Braun’s Dwarf Frog

The Braun’s Dwarf Frog (Physalaemus lisei) is a species in the genus Physalaemus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.