Madras Treeshrew vs Merida’s Collared Frog

Anathana ellioti compared with Mannophryne collaris

Key Differences

• Madras Treeshrew is Least Concern while Merida’s Collared Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Madras Treeshrew	Merida’s Collared Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Scandentia (Scandentia)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Tupaiidae	Aromobatidae
Genus	Anathana	Mannophryne
Species	Anathana ellioti	Mannophryne collaris

Evolutionary Relationship

Madras Treeshrew and Merida’s Collared Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Madras Treeshrew

LC — Least Concern

Merida’s Collared Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Madras Treeshrew	Merida’s Collared Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Madras Treeshrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Merida’s Collared Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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