Golden Thomasomys vs Perijá’s Stream Frog

Thomasomys aureus compared with Hyloscirtus japreria

Key Differences

• Golden Thomasomys is Least Concern while Perijá’s Stream Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thomasomys	Perijá’s Stream 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	Hylidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Hyloscirtus
Species	Thomasomys aureus	Hyloscirtus japreria

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Perijá’s Stream Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Thomasomys	Perijá’s Stream Frog
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.

Perijá’s Stream Frog

Habitat

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