Caatinga laucha vs Polka-dot Treefrog

Calomys expulsus compared with Boana punctata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Caatinga laucha	Polka-dot Treefrog
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	Hylidae
Genus	Calomys	Boana
Species	Calomys expulsus	Boana punctata

Evolutionary Relationship

Caatinga laucha and Polka-dot Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Caatinga laucha

LC — Least Concern

Polka-dot Treefrog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Caatinga laucha	Polka-dot Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caatinga laucha

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Polka-dot Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.