Hazel's Treefrog vs Lofty Pericote

Sarcohyla hazelae compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Key Differences

  • Hazel's Treefrog is Vulnerable while Lofty Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Hazel's Treefrog Lofty Pericote
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Hylidae Cricetidae
Genus Sarcohyla Auliscomys
Species Sarcohyla hazelae Auliscomys sublimis

Evolutionary Relationship

Hazel's Treefrog and Lofty Pericote share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Hazel's Treefrog

VU — Vulnerable

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Hazel's Treefrog Lofty Pericote
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hazel's Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

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

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Hazel's Treefrog

No description available.

Lofty Pericote

No description available.

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