Cryptic Robber Frog vs Lofty Pericote

Pristimantis cryptomelas compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cryptic Robber Frog	Lofty 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	Auliscomys
Species	Pristimantis cryptomelas	Auliscomys sublimis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Cryptic Robber Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cryptic Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.