Chimalapa Treefrog vs Ornate Cuscus

Exerodonta chimalapa compared with Phalanger ornatus

Key Differences

• Chimalapa Treefrog is Endangered while Ornate Cuscus is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chimalapa Treefrog	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	Hylidae	Phalangeridae
Genus	Exerodonta	Phalanger
Species	Exerodonta chimalapa	Phalanger ornatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Chimalapa Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Ornate Cuscus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chimalapa Treefrog	Ornate Cuscus
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.

Ornate Cuscus

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.