Fynbos Golden Mole vs Perijá’s Stream Frog

Amblysomus corriae compared with Hyloscirtus japreria

Key Differences

• Fynbos Golden Mole is Near Threatened while Perijá’s Stream Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole	Perijá’s Stream Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Chrysochloridae	Hylidae
Genus	Amblysomus	Hyloscirtus
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Hyloscirtus japreria

Evolutionary Relationship

Fynbos Golden Mole and Perijá’s Stream Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Perijá’s Stream Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fynbos Golden Mole	Perijá’s Stream Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Perijá’s Stream Frog

Habitat

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