Large Mindoro Apomys vs Merida’s Collared Frog

Apomys gracilirostris compared with Mannophryne collaris

Key Differences

• Large Mindoro Apomys is Least Concern while Merida’s Collared Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large Mindoro Apomys	Merida’s Collared 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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Aromobatidae
Genus	Apomys	Mannophryne
Species	Apomys gracilirostris	Mannophryne collaris

Evolutionary Relationship

Large Mindoro Apomys and Merida’s Collared Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Large Mindoro Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Merida’s Collared Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large Mindoro Apomys	Merida’s Collared Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large Mindoro Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Merida’s Collared Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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