Dusky melanomys vs Oaxacan Cloud-forest Treefrog

Melanomys caliginosus compared with Charadrahyla nephila

Key Differences

• Dusky melanomys is Least Concern while Oaxacan Cloud-forest Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky melanomys	Oaxacan Cloud-forest 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	Charadrahyla
Species	Melanomys caliginosus	Charadrahyla nephila

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky melanomys and Oaxacan Cloud-forest Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dusky melanomys

LC — Least Concern

Oaxacan Cloud-forest Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky melanomys	Oaxacan Cloud-forest 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.

Oaxacan Cloud-forest 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.