Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat vs Variable-backed Frog

Platyrrhinus matapalensis compared with Pulchrana signata

Key Differences

• Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat is Near Threatened while Variable-backed Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat	Variable-backed 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	Ranidae
Genus	Platyrrhinus	Pulchrana
Species	Platyrrhinus matapalensis	Pulchrana signata

Evolutionary Relationship

Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat and Variable-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat

NT — Near Threatened

Variable-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat	Variable-backed Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Variable-backed Frog

Habitat

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