Cuenca nelson frog vs Ecuadoran Pericote

Ctenophryne aequatorialis compared with Phyllotis haggardi

Key Differences

  • Cuenca nelson frog is Endangered while Ecuadoran Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Cuenca nelson 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 Microhylidae Cricetidae
Genus Ctenophryne Phyllotis
Species Ctenophryne aequatorialis Phyllotis haggardi

Evolutionary Relationship

Cuenca nelson frog and Ecuadoran Pericote share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Cuenca nelson frog

EN — Endangered

Ecuadoran Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Cuenca nelson frog Ecuadoran Pericote
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cuenca nelson 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.

Cuenca nelson frog

No description available.

Ecuadoran Pericote

No description available.

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