Inquisitive Shrew Mole vs Oaxaca Treefrog

Uropsilus investigator compared with Sarcohyla celata

Key Differences

• Inquisitive Shrew Mole is Data Deficient while Oaxaca Treefrog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Inquisitive Shrew Mole	Oaxaca Treefrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Talpidae	Hylidae
Genus	Uropsilus	Sarcohyla
Species	Uropsilus investigator	Sarcohyla celata

Evolutionary Relationship

Inquisitive Shrew Mole and Oaxaca Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Inquisitive Shrew Mole

DD — Data Deficient

Oaxaca Treefrog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Inquisitive Shrew Mole	Oaxaca Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Inquisitive Shrew Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Oaxaca Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.