Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew vs Zoque Treefrog

Cryptotis equatoris compared with Quilticohyla zoque

Key Differences

• Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew is Least Concern while Zoque Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew	Zoque Treefrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Soricidae	Hylidae
Genus	Cryptotis	Quilticohyla
Species	Cryptotis equatoris	Quilticohyla zoque

Evolutionary Relationship

Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew and Zoque Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Zoque Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew	Zoque Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

Zoque Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

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