Dune Squeaker vs Lofty Pericote

Arthroleptis stenodactylus compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dune Squeaker	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	Arthroleptidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Arthroleptis	Auliscomys
Species	Arthroleptis stenodactylus	Auliscomys sublimis

Evolutionary Relationship

Dune Squeaker and Lofty Pericote share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dune Squeaker

LC — Least Concern

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dune Squeaker	Lofty Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dune Squeaker

Habitat

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

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.