Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat vs Rough-backed River Frog

Sturnira nana compared with Limnonectes ibanorum

Key Differences

• Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat is Endangered while Rough-backed River Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat	Rough-backed River Frog
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	Dicroglossidae
Genus	Sturnira	Limnonectes
Species	Sturnira nana	Limnonectes ibanorum

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat and Rough-backed River Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat

EN — Endangered

Rough-backed River Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat	Rough-backed River Frog
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.

Rough-backed River Frog

Habitat

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