Ecuadoran Pericote vs Moss Robber Frog

Phyllotis haggardi compared with Pristimantis eriphus

Key Differences

• Ecuadoran Pericote is Least Concern while Moss Robber Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ecuadoran Pericote	Moss Robber 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	Craugastoridae
Genus	Phyllotis	Pristimantis
Species	Phyllotis haggardi	Pristimantis eriphus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Ecuadoran Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Moss Robber Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ecuadoran Pericote	Moss Robber 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.

Moss Robber Frog

Habitat

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