Dusky melanomys vs Tan-edged Treefrog

Melanomys caliginosus compared with Sarcohyla cyclada

Key Differences

• Dusky melanomys is Least Concern while Tan-edged Treefrog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky melanomys	Tan-edged 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	Sarcohyla
Species	Melanomys caliginosus	Sarcohyla cyclada

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky melanomys

LC — Least Concern

Tan-edged Treefrog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky melanomys	Tan-edged 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.

Tan-edged Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.