Canal Zone Treefrog vs Ecuadoran Pericote

Boana rufitela compared with Phyllotis haggardi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Canal Zone Treefrog 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 Hylidae Cricetidae
Genus Boana Phyllotis
Species Boana rufitela Phyllotis haggardi

Evolutionary Relationship

Canal Zone Treefrog and Ecuadoran Pericote share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Canal Zone Treefrog

LC — Least Concern

Ecuadoran Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Canal Zone Treefrog Ecuadoran Pericote
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Canal Zone Treefrog

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.

Canal Zone Treefrog

The Canal Zone Treefrog (Boana rufitela) is a species in the genus Boana. 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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