Fischer’s Dwarf Frog vs Lofty Pericote

Physalaemus fischeri compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fischer’s Dwarf Frog	Lofty Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Leptodactylidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Physalaemus	Auliscomys
Species	Physalaemus fischeri	Auliscomys sublimis

Evolutionary Relationship

Fischer’s Dwarf Frog and Lofty Pericote share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Fischer’s Dwarf Frog

LC — Least Concern

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fischer’s Dwarf Frog	Lofty Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fischer’s Dwarf Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.