Broad-footed Mole vs Dwarf Robber Frog

Scapanus latimanus compared with Pristimantis hectus

Key Differences

  • Broad-footed Mole is Least Concern while Dwarf Robber Frog is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-footed Mole Dwarf Robber Frog
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Talpidae Craugastoridae
Genus Scapanus Pristimantis
Species Scapanus latimanus Pristimantis hectus

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-footed Mole and Dwarf Robber Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Dwarf Robber Frog

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-footed Mole Dwarf Robber Frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Dwarf Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Broad-footed Mole

The Broad-footed Mole (Scapanus latimanus) is a species in the genus Scapanus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Dwarf Robber Frog

No description available.

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