Ecuador Cochran Frog vs Marley’s Golden Mole

Nymphargus griffithsi compared with Amblysomus marleyi

Key Differences

• Ecuador Cochran Frog is Vulnerable while Marley’s Golden Mole is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ecuador Cochran Frog	Marley’s Golden Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)
Family	Centrolenidae	Chrysochloridae
Genus	Nymphargus	Amblysomus
Species	Nymphargus griffithsi	Amblysomus marleyi

Evolutionary Relationship

Ecuador Cochran Frog and Marley’s Golden Mole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Ecuador Cochran Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Marley’s Golden Mole

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ecuador Cochran Frog	Marley’s Golden Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ecuador Cochran Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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

Marley’s Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.