Common Metad vs Copan Stream Frog

Millardia meltada compared with Ptychohyla hypomykter

Key Differences

• Common Metad is Least Concern while Copan Stream Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Common Metad	Copan Stream Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Hylidae
Genus	Millardia	Ptychohyla
Species	Millardia meltada	Ptychohyla hypomykter

Evolutionary Relationship

Common Metad and Copan Stream Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Common Metad

LC — Least Concern

Copan Stream Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Common Metad	Copan Stream Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Common Metad

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Copan Stream Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Common Metad

The Common Metad (<em>Millardia meltada</em>) is a rodent belonging to the genus <em>Millardia</em> within the family Muridae. As a member of the Old World rats and mice, this species is typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems across its range. The Common Metad is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, indicating that its populations are currently stable and not facing immediate extinction risk. Detailed biological traits such as body length, weight, and lifespan have not been widely documented for this species in available records. Its taxonomy places it within the order Rodentia, which encompasses a broad array of gnawing mammals adapted to a wide variety of ecological niches. While specific dietary habits are not well characterized in the available data, members of the genus <em>Millardia</em> are generally understood to be omnivorous, feeding on plant material and invertebrates typical of their habitat. Ongoing monitoring is important for ensuring this species maintains its current conservation standing.