Flavescent Oryzomys vs Variegated Treefrog

Cerradomys subflavus compared with Megastomatohyla mixomaculata

Key Differences

• Flavescent Oryzomys is Least Concern while Variegated Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Flavescent Oryzomys	Variegated Treefrog
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	Hylidae
Genus	Cerradomys	Megastomatohyla
Species	Cerradomys subflavus	Megastomatohyla mixomaculata

Evolutionary Relationship

Flavescent Oryzomys and Variegated Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Flavescent Oryzomys

LC — Least Concern

Variegated Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Flavescent Oryzomys	Variegated Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Flavescent Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variegated 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.