Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat vs Merida Treefrog

Sturnira nana compared with Dendropsophus meridensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat	Merida Treefrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Phyllostomidae	Hylidae
Genus	Sturnira	Dendropsophus
Species	Sturnira nana	Dendropsophus meridensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat and Merida Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat

EN — Endangered

Merida Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat	Merida Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

Merida Treefrog

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.