Dusky Akodont vs Merida Treefrog

Akodon dayi compared with Dendropsophus meridensis

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Akodont	Merida 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	Dendropsophus
Species	Akodon dayi	Dendropsophus meridensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Merida Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Merida Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

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