Lofty Pericote vs Zoque Treefrog

Auliscomys sublimis compared with Quilticohyla zoque

Key Differences

• Lofty Pericote is Least Concern while Zoque Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lofty Pericote	Zoque 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	Hylidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Quilticohyla
Species	Auliscomys sublimis	Quilticohyla zoque

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Zoque Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lofty Pericote	Zoque Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Zoque Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

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