Dusky Akodont vs Orange-bellied Treefrog

Akodon dayi compared with Zhangixalus aurantiventris

Key Differences

• Dusky Akodont is Least Concern while Orange-bellied Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Akodont	Orange-bellied 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	Rhacophoridae
Genus	Akodon	Zhangixalus
Species	Akodon dayi	Zhangixalus aurantiventris

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Orange-bellied Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Akodont	Orange-bellied Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Orange-bellied Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

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