Ecuadoran Pericote vs Pichinde Robber Frog

Phyllotis haggardi compared with Pristimantis gracilis

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ecuadoran Pericote	Pichinde 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 gracilis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Ecuadoran Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Pichinde Robber Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ecuadoran Pericote	Pichinde 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.

Pichinde Robber 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.