Golden Thomasomys vs Golden Treefrog

Thomasomys aureus compared with Sarcohyla chryses

Key Differences

• Golden Thomasomys is Least Concern while Golden Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thomasomys	Golden 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	Thomasomys	Sarcohyla
Species	Thomasomys aureus	Sarcohyla chryses

Evolutionary Relationship

Golden Thomasomys and Golden Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Golden Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Thomasomys	Golden Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Golden 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.