Ceylon Spiny Mouse vs Oaxaca Treefrog

Mus fernandoni compared with Sarcohyla celata

Key Differences

• Ceylon Spiny Mouse is Endangered while Oaxaca Treefrog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ceylon Spiny Mouse	Oaxaca 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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Hylidae
Genus	Mus (House Mice)	Sarcohyla
Species	Mus fernandoni	Sarcohyla celata

Evolutionary Relationship

Ceylon Spiny Mouse and Oaxaca Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Ceylon Spiny Mouse

EN — Endangered

Oaxaca Treefrog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ceylon Spiny Mouse	Oaxaca Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ceylon Spiny Mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Oaxaca Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Ceylon Spiny Mouse

The Ceylon Spiny Mouse (Mus fernandoni) is a species in the genus Mus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.