Braun’s Dwarf Frog vs Ecuadoran Pericote

Physalaemus lisei compared with Phyllotis haggardi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Braun’s Dwarf 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	Leptodactylidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Physalaemus	Phyllotis
Species	Physalaemus lisei	Phyllotis haggardi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Braun’s Dwarf Frog

LC — Least Concern

Ecuadoran Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Braun’s Dwarf Frog	Ecuadoran Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Braun’s Dwarf 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.

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.