Forest Robber Frog vs Margay

Craugastor silvicola compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Forest Robber Frog is Data Deficient while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Forest Robber Frog	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Craugastoridae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Craugastor	Leopardus
Species	Craugastor silvicola	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

Forest Robber Frog and Margay share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Forest Robber Frog

DD — Data Deficient

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Forest Robber Frog	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Forest Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.