Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat vs Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog

Sturnira nana compared with Craugastor hobartsmithi

Key Differences

• Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat is Endangered while Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat	Smith's Pygmy Robber 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	Craugastoridae
Genus	Sturnira	Craugastor
Species	Sturnira nana	Craugastor hobartsmithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat and Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat

EN — Endangered

Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat	Smith's Pygmy Robber 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.

Smith's Pygmy Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.