Cuenca nelson frog vs Desert Pocket Gopher

Ctenophryne aequatorialis compared with Geomys arenarius

Key Differences

• Cuenca nelson frog is Endangered while Desert Pocket Gopher is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cuenca nelson frog	Desert Pocket Gopher
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Microhylidae	Geomyidae
Genus	Ctenophryne	Geomys
Species	Ctenophryne aequatorialis	Geomys arenarius

Evolutionary Relationship

Cuenca nelson frog and Desert Pocket Gopher share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Cuenca nelson frog

EN — Endangered

Desert Pocket Gopher

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cuenca nelson frog	Desert Pocket Gopher
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cuenca nelson frog

Habitat

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

Desert Pocket Gopher

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.