Chacoan Mara vs Variegated Treefrog

Dolichotis salinicola compared with Megastomatohyla mixomaculata

Key Differences

• Chacoan Mara is Least Concern while Variegated Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chacoan Mara	Variegated 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	Caviidae	Hylidae
Genus	Dolichotis	Megastomatohyla
Species	Dolichotis salinicola	Megastomatohyla mixomaculata

Evolutionary Relationship

Chacoan Mara and Variegated Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Chacoan Mara

LC — Least Concern

Variegated Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chacoan Mara	Variegated Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chacoan Mara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variegated Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Chacoan Mara

The Chacoan Mara (Dolichotis salinicola) is a species in the genus Dolichotis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.