Chimalapa Treefrog vs Lesser Chiruromys

Exerodonta chimalapa compared with Chiruromys vates

Key Differences

• Chimalapa Treefrog is Endangered while Lesser Chiruromys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chimalapa Treefrog	Lesser Chiruromys
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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Exerodonta	Chiruromys
Species	Exerodonta chimalapa	Chiruromys vates

Evolutionary Relationship

Chimalapa Treefrog and Lesser Chiruromys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Chimalapa Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Lesser Chiruromys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chimalapa Treefrog	Lesser Chiruromys
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.

Lesser Chiruromys

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.