Medellín Small-eared Shrew vs Variegated Treefrog

Cryptotis medellinia compared with Megastomatohyla mixomaculata

Key Differences

• Medellín Small-eared Shrew is Least Concern while Variegated Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Medellín Small-eared Shrew	Variegated Treefrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Soricidae	Hylidae
Genus	Cryptotis	Megastomatohyla
Species	Cryptotis medellinia	Megastomatohyla mixomaculata

Evolutionary Relationship

Medellín Small-eared Shrew and Variegated Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Medellín Small-eared Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Variegated Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Medellín Small-eared Shrew	Variegated Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Medellín Small-eared Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Variegated 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.