Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa vs Oaxacan Cloud-forest Treefrog

Salpingotus heptneri compared with Charadrahyla nephila

Key Differences

• Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa is Data Deficient while Oaxacan Cloud-forest Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa	Oaxacan Cloud-forest 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	Dipodidae	Hylidae
Genus	Salpingotus	Charadrahyla
Species	Salpingotus heptneri	Charadrahyla nephila

Evolutionary Relationship

Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa and Oaxacan Cloud-forest Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa

DD — Data Deficient

Oaxacan Cloud-forest Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa	Oaxacan Cloud-forest Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Oaxacan Cloud-forest 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.