Leightons linsang vs Perijá’s Stream Frog

Poiana leightoni compared with Hyloscirtus japreria

Key Differences

• Leightons linsang is Vulnerable while Perijá’s Stream Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	Perijá’s Stream Frog
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 japreria

Evolutionary Relationship

Leightons linsang and Perijá’s Stream Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Perijá’s Stream Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	Perijá’s Stream Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Perijá’s Stream Frog

Habitat

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