Eastern Mole vs Kurupitree Frog

Scalopus aquaticus compared with Boana curupi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eastern Mole	Kurupitree Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Talpidae	Hylidae
Genus	Scalopus	Boana
Species	Scalopus aquaticus	Boana curupi

Evolutionary Relationship

Eastern Mole and Kurupitree Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Eastern Mole

LC — Least Concern

Kurupitree Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eastern Mole	Kurupitree Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eastern Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Kurupitree Frog

Habitat

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