Incan shrew opossum vs Variegated Treefrog

Lestoros inca compared with Megastomatohyla mixomaculata

Key Differences

• Incan shrew opossum is Least Concern while Variegated Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Incan shrew opossum	Variegated Treefrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Paucituberculata (Paucituberculata)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Caenolestidae	Hylidae
Genus	Lestoros	Megastomatohyla
Species	Lestoros inca	Megastomatohyla mixomaculata

Evolutionary Relationship

Incan shrew opossum and Variegated Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Incan shrew opossum

LC — Least Concern

Variegated Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Incan shrew opossum	Variegated Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Incan shrew opossum

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variegated 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.