Dusky melanomys vs Green Frog

Melanomys caliginosus compared with Lithobates clamitans

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky melanomys	Green 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	Melanomys	Lithobates
Species	Melanomys caliginosus	Lithobates clamitans

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky melanomys

LC — Least Concern

Green Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky melanomys	Green Frog
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.

Green Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.