Laysan Duck vs Oaxaca Treefrog

Anas laysanensis compared with Sarcohyla celata

Key Differences

• Laysan Duck is Critically Endangered while Oaxaca Treefrog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Laysan Duck	Oaxaca Treefrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Anatidae	Hylidae
Genus	Anas	Sarcohyla
Species	Anas laysanensis	Sarcohyla celata

Evolutionary Relationship

Laysan Duck and Oaxaca Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Laysan Duck

CR — Critically Endangered

Oaxaca Treefrog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Laysan Duck	Oaxaca Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Laysan Duck

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, and United Kingdom. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Oaxaca Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Laysan Duck

Laysan Duck (Anas laysanensis) is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List. Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild due to severe population decline and habitat loss.