Ecuador Cochran Frog vs Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Nymphargus griffithsi compared with Neusticomys peruviensis

Key Differences

• Ecuador Cochran Frog is Vulnerable while Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ecuador Cochran Frog	Peruvian Ichthyomyine
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Centrolenidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Nymphargus	Neusticomys
Species	Nymphargus griffithsi	Neusticomys peruviensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Ecuador Cochran Frog and Peruvian Ichthyomyine share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Ecuador Cochran Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ecuador Cochran Frog	Peruvian Ichthyomyine
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.

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.