Dusky melanomys vs Serna's Robber Frog

Melanomys caliginosus compared with Pristimantis dorsopictus

Key Differences

• Dusky melanomys is Least Concern while Serna's Robber Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky melanomys	Serna's Robber 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	Craugastoridae
Genus	Melanomys	Pristimantis
Species	Melanomys caliginosus	Pristimantis dorsopictus

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky melanomys and Serna's Robber Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dusky melanomys

LC — Least Concern

Serna's Robber Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky melanomys	Serna's Robber 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.

Serna's Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Colombia. Currently classified as 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