Brownbelly Leaf Frog vs Ecuadoran Pericote

Phyllomedusa tarsius compared with Phyllotis haggardi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Brownbelly Leaf Frog Ecuadoran Pericote
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Phyllomedusidae Cricetidae
Genus Phyllomedusa Phyllotis
Species Phyllomedusa tarsius Phyllotis haggardi

Evolutionary Relationship

Brownbelly Leaf Frog and Ecuadoran Pericote share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Brownbelly Leaf Frog

LC — Least Concern

Ecuadoran Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Brownbelly Leaf Frog Ecuadoran Pericote
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Brownbelly Leaf Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Ecuadoran Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Brownbelly Leaf Frog

The Brownbelly Leaf Frog (Phyllomedusa tarsius) is a species in the genus Phyllomedusa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Ecuadoran Pericote

No description available.

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