Hudson s Thomaomys vs Smooth-skinned ditch frog

Thomasomys hudsoni compared with Leptodactylus validus

Key Differences

• Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable while Smooth-skinned ditch frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hudson s Thomaomys	Smooth-skinned ditch 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	Leptodactylidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Leptodactylus
Species	Thomasomys hudsoni	Leptodactylus validus

Evolutionary Relationship

Hudson s Thomaomys and Smooth-skinned ditch frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

Smooth-skinned ditch frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hudson s Thomaomys	Smooth-skinned ditch frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hudson s Thomaomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

Smooth-skinned ditch frog

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Grenada and Venezuela.