Dusky melanomys vs Rock Skipper Frog

Melanomys caliginosus compared with Staurois latopalmatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky melanomys	Rock Skipper 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	Staurois
Species	Melanomys caliginosus	Staurois latopalmatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky melanomys

LC — Least Concern

Rock Skipper Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky melanomys	Rock Skipper 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.

Rock Skipper Frog

Habitat

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