Dusky melanomys vs La Loma Treefrog

Melanomys caliginosus compared with Hyloscirtus colymba

Key Differences

• Dusky melanomys is Least Concern while La Loma Treefrog is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky melanomys	La Loma 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	Hyloscirtus
Species	Melanomys caliginosus	Hyloscirtus colymba

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky melanomys

LC — Least Concern

La Loma Treefrog

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky melanomys	La Loma 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.

La Loma Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

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

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇨🇴 Colombia