Dusky Akodont vs Golden Treefrog

Akodon dayi compared with Sarcohyla chryses

Key Differences

• Dusky Akodont is Least Concern while Golden Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Akodont	Golden Treefrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Hylidae
Genus	Akodon	Sarcohyla
Species	Akodon dayi	Sarcohyla chryses

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky Akodont and Golden Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dusky Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Golden Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Akodont	Golden Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Golden Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.