Braun’s Dwarf Frog vs Olinguito

Physalaemus lisei compared with Bassaricyon neblina

Key Differences

• Braun’s Dwarf Frog is Least Concern while Olinguito is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Braun’s Dwarf Frog	Olinguito
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	Procyonidae (Raccoons)
Genus	Physalaemus	Bassaricyon
Species	Physalaemus lisei	Bassaricyon neblina

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Braun’s Dwarf Frog

LC — Least Concern

Olinguito

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Braun’s Dwarf Frog

Habitat

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

Olinguito

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.