Lofty Pericote vs Orange-bellied Treefrog

Auliscomys sublimis compared with Zhangixalus aurantiventris

Key Differences

• Lofty Pericote is Least Concern while Orange-bellied Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lofty Pericote	Orange-bellied Treefrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Rhacophoridae
Genus	Auliscomys	Zhangixalus
Species	Auliscomys sublimis	Zhangixalus aurantiventris

Evolutionary Relationship

Lofty Pericote and Orange-bellied Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Orange-bellied Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lofty Pericote	Orange-bellied Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Orange-bellied Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

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