Chiapas Dwarf Robber Frog vs Ornate Cuscus

Craugastor montanus compared with Phalanger ornatus

Key Differences

• Chiapas Dwarf Robber Frog is Endangered while Ornate Cuscus is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chiapas Dwarf Robber Frog	Ornate Cuscus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Diprotodontia (Marsupials)
Family	Craugastoridae	Phalangeridae
Genus	Craugastor	Phalanger
Species	Craugastor montanus	Phalanger ornatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Chiapas Dwarf Robber Frog

EN — Endangered

Ornate Cuscus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chiapas Dwarf Robber Frog	Ornate Cuscus
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.

Ornate Cuscus

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.