Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Smooth Guardian Frog

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Limnonectes palavanensis

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Smooth Guardian Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Smooth Guardian 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	Dicroglossidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Limnonectes
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Limnonectes palavanensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Fernandina Nesoryzomys and Smooth Guardian Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Smooth Guardian Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Smooth Guardian Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

Smooth Guardian Frog

Habitat

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