Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse vs Rough-backed Frog

Nesoryzomys narboroughi compared with Limnonectes asperatus

Key Differences

• Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse is Vulnerable while Rough-backed Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse	Rough-backed 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	Cricetidae	Dicroglossidae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Limnonectes
Species	Nesoryzomys narboroughi	Limnonectes asperatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse and Rough-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse

VU — Vulnerable

Rough-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse	Rough-backed Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large Fernandina Galapagos Mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Rough-backed Frog

Habitat

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