Frilled Tree Frog vs Margay

Kurixalus appendiculatus compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Frilled Tree Frog is Least Concern while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Frilled Tree 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	Rhacophoridae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Kurixalus	Leopardus
Species	Kurixalus appendiculatus	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Frilled Tree Frog

LC — Least Concern

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Frilled Tree Frog	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Frilled Tree Frog

Habitat

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

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.