Cryptic Robber Frog vs Ecuadoran Pericote

Pristimantis cryptomelas compared with Phyllotis haggardi

Key Differences

• Cryptic Robber Frog is Near Threatened while Ecuadoran Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cryptic Robber Frog	Ecuadoran Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Craugastoridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Pristimantis	Phyllotis
Species	Pristimantis cryptomelas	Phyllotis haggardi

Evolutionary Relationship

Cryptic Robber Frog and Ecuadoran Pericote share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Cryptic Robber Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Ecuadoran Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cryptic Robber Frog	Ecuadoran Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cryptic Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Ecuadoran Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.