Dusky Akodont vs Highland Frog

Akodon dayi compared with Lithobates maculatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Akodont	Highland 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	Cricetidae	Ranidae
Genus	Akodon	Lithobates
Species	Akodon dayi	Lithobates maculatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Highland Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Akodont	Highland Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Highland Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.