Dusky melanomys vs Golden Treefrog

Melanomys caliginosus compared with Sarcohyla chryses

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky melanomys	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	Melanomys	Sarcohyla
Species	Melanomys caliginosus	Sarcohyla chryses

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky melanomys

LC — Least Concern

Golden Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky melanomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

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.