Dusky Dolphin vs Mertens' Yellow Treefrog

Lagenorhynchus obscurus compared with Dendropsophus robertmertensi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Dolphin	Mertens' Yellow Treefrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Hylidae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Dendropsophus
Species	Lagenorhynchus obscurus	Dendropsophus robertmertensi

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky Dolphin and Mertens' Yellow Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Mertens' Yellow Treefrog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Dolphin	Mertens' Yellow Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Mertens' Yellow Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.