Braun’s Dwarf Frog vs Patagonian mara

Physalaemus lisei compared with Dolichotis patagonum

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Braun’s Dwarf Frog	Patagonian mara
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	Caviidae
Genus	Physalaemus	Dolichotis
Species	Physalaemus lisei	Dolichotis patagonum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Braun’s Dwarf Frog

LC — Least Concern

Patagonian mara

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Braun’s Dwarf Frog

Habitat

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

Patagonian mara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. 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.