Chiapas Dwarf Robber Frog vs Franciscana

Craugastor montanus compared with Pontoporia blainvillei

Key Differences

• Chiapas Dwarf Robber Frog is Endangered while Franciscana is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chiapas Dwarf Robber Frog	Franciscana
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Craugastoridae	Pontoporiidae
Genus	Craugastor	Pontoporia
Species	Craugastor montanus	Pontoporia blainvillei

Evolutionary Relationship

Chiapas Dwarf Robber Frog and Franciscana share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Chiapas Dwarf Robber Frog

EN — Endangered

Franciscana

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chiapas Dwarf Robber Frog	Franciscana
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chiapas Dwarf Robber Frog

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.

Franciscana

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Chiapas Dwarf Robber Frog

The Chiapas Dwarf Robber Frog (Craugastor montanus) is a species in the genus Craugastor. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.