Broom Flat-body vs Merida Andes Treefrog

Agonopterix scopariella compared with Hyloscirtus platydactylus

Key Differences

• Broom Flat-body is Near Threatened while Merida Andes Treefrog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broom Flat-body	Merida Andes Treefrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Depressariidae	Hylidae
Genus	Agonopterix	Hyloscirtus
Species	Agonopterix scopariella	Hyloscirtus platydactylus

Evolutionary Relationship

Broom Flat-body and Merida Andes Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Broom Flat-body

NT — Near Threatened

Merida Andes Treefrog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broom Flat-body	Merida Andes Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broom Flat-body

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Merida Andes Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Broom Flat-body

The Broom Flat-Body (Agonopterix scopariella) is a species in the genus Agonopterix. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.