Chimalapa Treefrog vs Large-eared Hutia

Exerodonta chimalapa compared with Mesocapromys auritus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Chimalapa Treefrog Large-eared Hutia
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 Capromyidae
Genus Exerodonta Mesocapromys
Species Exerodonta chimalapa Mesocapromys auritus

Evolutionary Relationship

Chimalapa Treefrog and Large-eared Hutia share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Chimalapa Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Large-eared Hutia

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Chimalapa Treefrog Large-eared Hutia
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chimalapa 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.

Large-eared Hutia

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Chimalapa Treefrog

The Chimalapa Treefrog (Exerodonta chimalapa) is a species in the genus Exerodonta. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Large-eared Hutia

No description available.

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