Leightons linsang vs Merida Andes Treefrog

Poiana leightoni compared with Hyloscirtus platydactylus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	Merida Andes Treefrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Viverridae	Hylidae
Genus	Poiana	Hyloscirtus
Species	Poiana leightoni	Hyloscirtus platydactylus

Evolutionary Relationship

Leightons linsang and Merida Andes Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Merida Andes Treefrog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	Merida Andes Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Merida Andes Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

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