Lofty Pericote vs Pickerel Frog

Auliscomys sublimis compared with Lithobates palustris

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lofty Pericote	Pickerel Frog
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	Ranidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Lithobates
Species	Auliscomys sublimis	Lithobates palustris

Evolutionary Relationship

Lofty Pericote and Pickerel Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Pickerel Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lofty Pericote	Pickerel Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pickerel Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.