Dwarf Robber Frog vs Mérida Aepeomys

Pristimantis hectus compared with Aepeomys lugens

Key Differences

• Dwarf Robber Frog is Data Deficient while Mérida Aepeomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf Robber Frog	Mérida Aepeomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Craugastoridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Pristimantis	Aepeomys
Species	Pristimantis hectus	Aepeomys lugens

Evolutionary Relationship

Dwarf Robber Frog and Mérida Aepeomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dwarf Robber Frog

DD — Data Deficient

Mérida Aepeomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf Robber Frog	Mérida Aepeomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dwarf Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Mérida Aepeomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.