Chimalapa Treefrog vs Montane Chrotomys

Exerodonta chimalapa compared with Chrotomys whiteheadi

Key Differences

• Chimalapa Treefrog is Endangered while Montane Chrotomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chimalapa Treefrog	Montane Chrotomys
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	Chrotomys
Species	Exerodonta chimalapa	Chrotomys whiteheadi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Chimalapa Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Montane Chrotomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chimalapa Treefrog	Montane Chrotomys
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.

Montane Chrotomys

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.