Caatinga laucha vs Dune Squeaker

Calomys expulsus compared with Arthroleptis stenodactylus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Caatinga laucha	Dune Squeaker
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Arthroleptidae
Genus	Calomys	Arthroleptis
Species	Calomys expulsus	Arthroleptis stenodactylus

Evolutionary Relationship

Caatinga laucha and Dune Squeaker share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Caatinga laucha

LC — Least Concern

Dune Squeaker

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Caatinga laucha	Dune Squeaker
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caatinga laucha

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Dune Squeaker

Habitat

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

Caatinga laucha

The Caatinga laucha (Calomys expulsus) is a species in the genus Calomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.