Laoshan Treefrog vs Rufous-tailed Hummingbird

Rhacophorus laoshan compared with Amazilia tzacatl

Key Differences

• Laoshan Treefrog is Data Deficient while Rufous-tailed Hummingbird is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Laoshan Treefrog	Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family	Rhacophoridae	Trochilidae
Genus	Rhacophorus	Amazilia
Species	Rhacophorus laoshan	Amazilia tzacatl

Evolutionary Relationship

Laoshan Treefrog and Rufous-tailed Hummingbird share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Laoshan Treefrog

DD — Data Deficient

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Laoshan Treefrog	Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Laoshan Treefrog

Habitat

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

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird

One of the most common hummingbirds in Central America and northwestern South America, rufous-tailed hummingbirds are medium-sized with green upper parts and a diagnostic bright rufous-orange tail. Found from Mexico to Ecuador and Trinidad in a wide range of habitats including forest edges, gardens, plantations, and secondary growth from sea level to 2,100 meters. Aggressive territory defenders at feeders and flowering plants, they are frequently seen in gardens across their range. Listed as Least Concern.