Dusky melanomys vs Valle Robber Frog

Melanomys caliginosus compared with Pristimantis cabrerai

Key Differences

• Dusky melanomys is Least Concern while Valle Robber Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky melanomys	Valle 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 cabrerai

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky melanomys

LC — Least Concern

Valle Robber Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky melanomys	Valle 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.

Valle 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