Braun’s Dwarf Frog vs Neotropical otter

Physalaemus lisei compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• Braun’s Dwarf Frog is Least Concern while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Braun’s Dwarf Frog	Neotropical otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Leptodactylidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Physalaemus	Lontra
Species	Physalaemus lisei	Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Braun’s Dwarf Frog

LC — Least Concern

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Braun’s Dwarf Frog	Neotropical otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Braun’s Dwarf Frog

Habitat

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

Neotropical otter

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.