Large-eared Hutia vs Zoque Treefrog

Mesocapromys auritus compared with Quilticohyla zoque

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large-eared Hutia	Zoque Treefrog
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	Hylidae
Genus	Mesocapromys	Quilticohyla
Species	Mesocapromys auritus	Quilticohyla zoque

Evolutionary Relationship

Large-eared Hutia and Zoque Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Large-eared Hutia

EN — Endangered

Zoque Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large-eared Hutia	Zoque Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large-eared Hutia

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Zoque 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.