Large-eared Hutia vs Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog

Mesocapromys auritus compared with Craugastor hobartsmithi

Key Differences

• Large-eared Hutia is Endangered while Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large-eared Hutia	Smith's Pygmy Robber 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	Capromyidae	Craugastoridae
Genus	Mesocapromys	Craugastor
Species	Mesocapromys auritus	Craugastor hobartsmithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Large-eared Hutia and Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Large-eared Hutia

EN — Endangered

Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large-eared Hutia	Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large-eared Hutia

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.