Ecuadoran Pericote vs Montezuma Leopard Frog

Phyllotis haggardi compared with Lithobates montezumae

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ecuadoran Pericote	Montezuma Leopard Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Ranidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Lithobates
Species	Phyllotis haggardi	Lithobates montezumae

Evolutionary Relationship

Ecuadoran Pericote and Montezuma Leopard Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Ecuadoran Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Montezuma Leopard Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ecuadoran Pericote	Montezuma Leopard Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ecuadoran Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Montezuma Leopard Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.