Golden hamster vs Ruby poison-arrow frog

Mesocricetus auratus compared with Ameerega parvula

Key Differences

• Golden hamster is Not Evaluated while Ruby poison-arrow frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden hamster	Ruby poison-arrow frog
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	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
Genus	Mesocricetus	Ameerega
Species	Mesocricetus auratus	Ameerega parvula

Evolutionary Relationship

Golden hamster and Ruby poison-arrow frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Golden hamster

NE — Not Evaluated

Ruby poison-arrow frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden hamster	Ruby poison-arrow frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden hamster

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

Ruby poison-arrow frog

Habitat

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