Gulf Coast kangaroo rat vs Lowah Frog

Dipodomys compactus compared with Occidozyga semipalmata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gulf Coast kangaroo rat	Lowah 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	Heteromyidae	Dicroglossidae
Genus	Dipodomys	Occidozyga
Species	Dipodomys compactus	Occidozyga semipalmata

Evolutionary Relationship

Gulf Coast kangaroo rat and Lowah Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Gulf Coast kangaroo rat

LC — Least Concern

Lowah Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gulf Coast kangaroo rat	Lowah Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gulf Coast kangaroo rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lowah Frog

Habitat

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