Dusky melanomys vs Limón rocket frog

Melanomys caliginosus compared with Hyloxalus nexipus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky melanomys	Limón rocket 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	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
Genus	Melanomys	Hyloxalus
Species	Melanomys caliginosus	Hyloxalus nexipus

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky melanomys and Limón rocket frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dusky melanomys

LC — Least Concern

Limón rocket frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky melanomys	Limón rocket 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.

Limón rocket frog

Habitat

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