Desert Pocket Gopher vs Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog

Geomys arenarius compared with Craugastor hobartsmithi

Key Differences

• Desert Pocket Gopher is Near Threatened while Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Desert Pocket Gopher	Smith's Pygmy Robber 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	Geomyidae	Craugastoridae
Genus	Geomys	Craugastor
Species	Geomys arenarius	Craugastor hobartsmithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Desert Pocket Gopher and Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Desert Pocket Gopher

NT — Near Threatened

Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Desert Pocket Gopher	Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Desert Pocket Gopher

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.