Broad-headed Cave Frog vs Brown Zygodont
Craugastor laticeps compared with Zygodontomys brunneus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad-headed Cave Frog | Brown Zygodont |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amphibians) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Craugastoridae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Craugastor | Zygodontomys |
| Species | Craugastor laticeps | Zygodontomys brunneus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Broad-headed Cave Frog and Brown Zygodont share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)
Conservation Status
Broad-headed Cave Frog
LC — Least ConcernBrown Zygodont
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad-headed Cave Frog | Brown Zygodont |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad-headed Cave Frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in Mexico.
Brown Zygodont
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Colombia.
Broad-headed Cave Frog
The Broad-headed Cave Frog (Craugastor laticeps) is a species in the genus Craugastor. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Brown Zygodont
The Brown Zygodont (Zygodontomys brunneus) is a species in the genus Zygodontomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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