Dwarf Robber Frog vs Scaled Fruiteater

Pristimantis hectus compared with Ampelioides tschudii

Key Differences

• Dwarf Robber Frog is Data Deficient while Scaled Fruiteater is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf Robber Frog	Scaled Fruiteater
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Craugastoridae	Cotingidae
Genus	Pristimantis	Ampelioides
Species	Pristimantis hectus	Ampelioides tschudii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dwarf Robber Frog

DD — Data Deficient

Scaled Fruiteater

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf Robber Frog	Scaled Fruiteater
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dwarf Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Scaled Fruiteater

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Scaled Fruiteater

Scaled Fruiteater (Ampelioides tschudii) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.