Golden Thomasomys vs Mixe Treefrog

Thomasomys aureus compared with Megastomatohyla mixe

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thomasomys	Mixe 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	Megastomatohyla
Species	Thomasomys aureus	Megastomatohyla mixe

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Mixe Treefrog

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Thomasomys	Mixe 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.

Mixe Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.