Dusky melanomys vs Ridged Treefrog

Melanomys caliginosus compared with Dryophytes plicatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky melanomys	Ridged 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	Dryophytes
Species	Melanomys caliginosus	Dryophytes plicatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky melanomys

LC — Least Concern

Ridged Treefrog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky melanomys	Ridged 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.

Ridged Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.